Which of These Is Most Likely to Promote High Performance

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of these is most likely to promote high performance by African-American children on intelligence tests?

• A)Label the test as a nonevaluative exercise
• B)Motivate the children by maximizing stereotype threat
• C)Enroll African-American children in remedial programs that set minimal low goals
• D)Tell the children that the goal is to "beat the Caucasians"

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