In the Stereotype-Threat Study in Which College Students Were Taught

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the stereotype-threat study in which college students were taught about intelligence research, which group showed the most improvement in attitudes about academic achievement and grades?

• A) European American students who were taught that intelligence is plastic
• B) African American students who were taught that intelligence is plastic
• C) European American students who were taught about multiple intelligences
• D) African American students who were taught about multiple intelligences

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