A researcher wants to apply the stereotype vulnerability hypothesis to an analysis of females' mathematical ability. What would he do in order to put this hypothesis to the test?
a) Give easy math items to females and more difficult items to males.
b) Make sure that when females take the test, the items are relevant to their life experiences.
c) Allow female test takers to take the exam on computers rather than using paper and pencil.
d) Administer a test of mathematical ability to two groups of females and make sure that gender is a focus for one group.
D
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