Which of the Following Best Describes Stereotype Threat in Terms

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes stereotype threat in terms of math performance?

• A) Women stereotype their own math abilities.
• B) The fear of confirming the stereotype that women are bad at math is likely to have a negative effect on women's math performances.
• C) Boys and men stereotyping girls' and women's math abilities more than girls and women do.
• D) None of the answers is correct.

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