According to the research by Aronson and his colleagues (2006) on overcoming stereotype threat, which of the following statements would help a female taking a math exam?
a. "Don't worry. You're pretty; you'll do fine in life."
b. "You are a good student in a selective major."
c. "People here in Texas are good at this."
d. "Use those gifts that you have been given."
Answer: B
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