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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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A type of memory in which previous experiences aid the performance of a task without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Classically Conditioned

An educational method where two stimuli are consistently associated; initially, the second stimulus provokes a response, but over time, the response is triggered by the first stimulus alone.

Early Childhood

A developmental period in human growth from birth to around 8 years old, characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social development.

Iconic Memory

A component of the visual memory system which is a very brief (<1 second) recall of a visual stimulus.