LaShon Is an African-Amercian Student Who Believes Intelligence Is Fixed

question 44

Multiple Choice

LaShon is an African-Amercian student who believes intelligence is fixed.Persuading him that intelligence is malleable may

• A) decrease his tendency to experience stereotype threat.
• B) make him less prejudiced against outgroup members.
• C) reduce his performance on an academic task.
• D) increase the probability of him dropping out of school.

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