Which of these ways of thinking can reduce the power of stereotype threat?
a. understanding that people's abilities are pretty fixed, so it's not worth being upset if you don't do well on a test
b. being aware that anxiety about taking tests is normal, especially for members of stereotyped groups
c. accepting the cultural stereotype as one that is likely to be based on actual group differences
d. inflating your confidence in your abilities to counteract others' expectations
Answer: B
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