Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues, was told all his life that he was inferior

Yet time after time he was able to outperform many of the other players on the field. Which potential problem did Jackie Robinson overcome?
A) Test bias
B) Heritability
C) Low self-esteem
D) Stereotype threat


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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