In a research study examining stereotype threat, a group of Black students were told that the test they were taking was indicative of intelligence. The students who took the test did __________ on the test compared to the White students who were told the

same thing.

a) better
b) worse
c) the same
d) slightly better


Answer: B

Psychology

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