Which Statement About Stereotype Threat Is FALSE

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement about stereotype threat is FALSE?

• A) Research has continued to demonstrate how real stereotype threat is.
• B) Stereotype threat occurs only when the prejudgment is actually accurate.
• C) Stereotype threat operates as a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.
• D) When minority groups experience stereotype threat, it typically leads to lower test scores.

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