Carmen Is Taking an Advanced Math Test and She Feels

question 195

Multiple Choice

Carmen is taking an advanced math test and she feels a burden of doubt knowing the negative stereotypes about women's abilities in mathematics. This feeling has been labelled:

• A) stereotype threat.
• B) gender dissonance.
• C) test anxiety.
• D) gender bias.

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