Awareness of Subgroup Differences on Standardized Tests Creates Frustration Among

question 3

Multiple Choice

Awareness of subgroup differences on standardized tests creates frustration among minority test takers and ultimately lower test scores.What is this phenomenon called?

• A) stereotype threat
• B) unreliability
• C) invalidity
• D) group judgment

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