Wesleyan University Researchers Jamison and Colleagues Conducted a Study to Explore

question 74

Multiple Choice

Wesleyan University researchers Jamison and colleagues conducted a study to explore the negative stereotypes of collegiate athletes as "dumb jocks." In their study,the researchers found ________________.

• A)a correlation between collegiate athletes exposure to the negative stereotypes,the better they performed on an intelligence tests
• B)negative stereotypes in higher education may contribute to collegiate student athletes underperforming in academics
• C)collegiate student athletes performed better in the classroom if they were made aware of the impact of negative stereotypes
• D)professors often excuse absences by collegiate student athletes who miss class due to attending practices

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