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Q6: Scenario: Sarah is the only woman in her mechanic's class. Previously, she worked on a car with her classmates, and they collectively failed to fix the issue with the car.When this occurred, her classmates blamed it on her, began distancing themselves from her, not offering her opportunities, and saying sexist remarks. Later in the week,she completed her practical exam and failed. From this, she deduced that she doesn't belong in this field and that women lack the competency and natural skill to be mechanics. A) Which characteristics/elements of the social situation could have elicited cognitive forms of prejudice toward Sarah and how does it relate to the men's actions toward 1. B) Which concept best explains Sarah's poor performance on her practical exam? (1) 2. C) Explain how the self-fulfilling prophecy and behavioural confirmation relate to the confirmation of stereotypes in this scenario from the eyes of the victim and perpetrator(4) 3. D) Which type of reaction to discrimination best describes Sarah's reflection on her performance in the practical exam? (1)

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