Describe How Stereotype Threat May Account for Some Differences Found

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Essay

Describe how stereotype threat may account for some differences found between men and women on standardized math tests.

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Definitions:

Supplier-Induced Demand

Supplier-induced demand occurs when providers of a good or service influence consumers' demand for it, often seen in markets where providers have more information about the product than consumers.

Raising Deductibles

Increasing the amount that an insured individual must pay out of pocket before an insurance company pays a claim.

Health Care Costs

The expenses related to the provision and consumption of health care services.

Employer-Provided Health Insurance

Health insurance coverage offered to employees (and often their families) as part of an employee benefit package.