Carmen Is Taking an Advanced Math Test and She Feels

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

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

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