Courtney Is Enrolled in an Advanced Physics Class at Her

question 40

Multiple Choice

Courtney is enrolled in an advanced physics class at her high school. She is one of the only three girls in the class, and she is aware of the notion that girls are not as good as boys at math and science. This knowledge may actually hinder Courtney's performance in the class as a result of:

• A) entrapment.
• B) stereotype threat.
• C) cognitive dissonance.
• D) diffusion of responsibility.

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