If Black Students Perform Below Their Ability Because of Fear

question 160

Multiple Choice

If Black students perform below their ability because of fear of reflecting badly on their group,what is this tendency called?

• A)The Flynn effect
• B)Regression to the mean
• C)Stereotype threat
• D)Crystallized intelligence

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