Which of the Following Decreases the Influence of Stereotype Threat

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decreases the influence of stereotype threat on test scores?

• A) better nutrition
• B) greater educational opportunities
• C) focusing on personal values rather than group membership
• D) thinking about discrimination and social inequality

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