In the context of math performance, which of the following best illustrates stereotype threat?

A. Boys and men stereotype girls and women more than girls and women do.
B. Women stereotype their own math abilities.
C. The fear of confirming the stereotype that women are bad at math may negatively impact women's math performance.
D. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: C

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