Carla Is Asked to Take a Math Test by a Job

question 3

Multiple Choice

Carla is asked to take a math test by a job placement company.As she sits down to take the test,Carla begins to think about how women are often viewed as being worse at math than men.These thoughts cause Carla to experience discomfort and anxiety during the test,which then have a negative impact on her test result.Carla's dilemma is an example of what psychologists call

• A)the Flynn effect.
• B)covert discrimination.
• C)stereotype threat.
• D)confirmation bias.