Your 2nd-grade nephew says that his classmate Maria got 100% on a math test and he was surprised because he "thought girls weren't any good at math!" To counteract his belief in this stereotype, which of the following replies would be most effective?
A. It was a pretty easy test; I bet a lot of kids got 100%!
B. Maria works really hard and she deserves that score!
C. Maria's family is so helpful and makes sure she has quiet time to study!
D. Maria's tutor is great. If you want to get better at math, we can get you a tutor too!
Answer: B
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