A Stereotype Exists in Many Cultures That Men Are Better

question 62

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Ramya does not believe that the test is an accurate measure of math ability.
• B) Ramya is asked to indicate her gender at the beginning of the test.
• C) Ramya does not include math as an important part of her identity.
• D) Ramya has been raised in a cave by a mathematical genius and is unaware of the cultural stereotype concerning gender and math.

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