Jenny asks herself, "Did my officemate get the promotion instead of me because I'm overweight or because I'm really less qualified?" This sort of thought illustrates the ____________ that members of stigmatized groups are likely to experience in everyday life.

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Attributional ambiguity refers to the uncertainty and doubt that people in stigmatized groups experience when they try to understand why they have been treated a certain way. In this case, Jenny is unsure if her weight or qualifications were the reason for her not getting the promotion. This is a common experience for members of stigmatized groups who often have to deal with ambiguous situations where it is not clear if they are being treated unfairly because of their group membership or for some other reason. The other options (stereotype threat, fundamental attribution mistake, and self-fulfilling prophecies) do not accurately describe the situation described in the question.

Jenny Asks Herself, "Did My Officemate Get the Promotion Instead