In Attempting to Explain Group Differences in Intelligence Scores,researchers Had

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In attempting to explain group differences in intelligence scores,researchers had male and female students take a test composed of difficult math questions.When students believed that the questions were an accurate test of mathematical abilities and limitations,women performed worse than men.However,when students believed that the questions were not diagnostic of math ability,men and women performed equally well.What did the results of this experiment illustrate?

• A) realistic conflict theory
• B) the fundamental attribution error
• C) an illusory correlation
• D) stereotype threat

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