Which of the Following Students Provides the Best Explanation for Stereotype

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following students provides the best explanation for stereotype threat during problem solving?

• A) Alper: "Stereotype threat can usually be traced to overactive bottom-up processing."
• B) Kristi: "Stereotype threat is basically caused by a growth mindset."
• C) Kevin: "Stereotype threat typically occurs because people use parallel processing, rather problem-solving heuristics."
• D) Nita: "Stereotype threat seems to cause a reduction in working memory, due to factors such as high arousal."

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