Teeana, an African American high school senior, lives in a low-income community. Since the eighth grade, she has participated in a college-prep study program, and she has a strong goal of attending college. Although she does well on tests in class, she performed below her own and her teachers' expectations on a national test of cognitive aptitude for college. According to researchers, Teeana's low performance on the national test may reflect __________.
A. familismo
B. a lack of challenging cognitive activities in school
C. a lack of intrinsic motivation
D. stereotype threat
Answer: D
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