Courtney Is Enrolled in an Advanced Physics Class at Her

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Multiple Choice

Courtney is enrolled in an advanced physics class at her high school. She is one of only three girls in the class and she is aware of the notion that girls perform more poorly in math and science than boys. This knowledge may actually hinder Courtney's performance in the class as a result of:

• A)social loafing.
• B)stereotype threat.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)diffusion of responsibility.

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