A Stereotype Exists in Many Cultures That Men Are Better

question 78

Multiple Choice

A stereotype exists in many cultures that men are better than women at math. Ramie is about to take a diagnostic achievement test in math. According to research on stereotype threat, under which condition is Ramie most likely to perform poorly on the test?

• A) Ramie does not believe that the test is an accurate measure of math ability.
• B) Ramie is asked to indicate her sex at the beginning of the test.
• C) Ramie does not include math as an important part of her identity.
• D) Ramie is unaware of the cultural stereotype concerning sex and math

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Definitions:

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Skew

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