Which Statement Made by a Teacher Is MOST Likely to Activate

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a teacher is MOST likely to activate stereotype threat?

• A) "This exam will show what you have learned in this chapter."
• B) "This exam counts 30 percent towards your final grade."
• C) "Your grade on this exam will show the amount of effort you've put into the class."
• D) "This exam will show which gender has better grammatical skills."

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Definitions:

Ovulation

The phase in a female's menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube for potential fertilization.

Genetic Material

The molecules (DNA or RNA) that store and transmit hereditary information from one generation to the next in all living organisms.

Chromosomes

Threadlike structures in the nucleus of cells made of DNA and protein that carry genetic information in the form of genes.

Fertilized Ovum

The result of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell, marking the beginning of pregnancy.