Let’s say that African American students who took the same test performed better if they thought it measured problem solving ability than when they thought it measured intelligence. Which of the following is most relevant to understanding the different average test scores?
a. attribution theory
b. stereotype threat
c. implicit prejudice
d. ethnic identity
ANSWER: b
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The final result of a comprehensive evaluation is to provide _____
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