In a classic study (Steele, Spencer, & Aronson, 2002), researchers found that stereotype threat hurt the test performance of
A) both African-American and white college students when the test was described as measuring intellectual skills.
B) African-American but not white college students when the test was described as measuring intellectual skills.
C) white college students when the test was described as measuring intellectual skills and African-American students when the test was not described as measuring intellectual skills.
D) white but not African-American college students when the test was described as measuring intellectual skills.
B
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A) having a quicker labor and delivery. B) enjoying the experience of childbirth more. C) experiencing less pain during childbirth. D) needing less pain medication during labor and delivery.
Magnet schools
A) are usually located in upper-income areas. B) emphasize a specific area of interest. C) are voluntarily segregated. D) use constructivist classrooms rather than traditional classrooms.