Alice Is Taking a Very Difficult Math Test

question 208

Multiple Choice

Alice is taking a very difficult math test. She knows that many people, perhaps including her professor, believe that men are better at math than women. According to the research on stereotype threat, Alice's beliefs

• A) will not affect her performance on the test.
• B) will cause her to do better on the test, just to prove her professor wrong.
• C) may contribute to her performing below her true ability on the test.
• D) are not relevant, as stereotype threat focuses only on racial differences.

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