Some studies have confirmed the existence of stereotype threat. According to this research, which of the following statements is true?
A. African American students do better on standardized tests when they are told that ethnic minorities author the tests.
B. African American students do more poorly on standardized tests if they believe they are being evaluated, but they perform as well as White students if they believe the tests "don't count."
C. Hispanic girls do better on standardized tests than Hispanic boys because the tests are biased against Hispanic boys.
D. Asian American students do better on standardized tests if they know that the tests are not culturally biased.
Answer: B
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a. clearinghouse for work currently in progress. b. index to established tests and measuring devices. c. includes federal government-sponsored research. d. includes lists of famous educators and national institutions. e. reviews new editions of tests for education, psychology, and industry.