Since transferring from her all-girls school, Angela's grades in advanced math have dropped. Assuming the material is similar and her teacher is fair, what might explain this change?

A. stereotype threat
B. kernel of truth theory
C. outgroup homogeneity
D. token anxiety


Answer: A

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