Asked by Amanda McDowell on Jul 31, 2024

verifed

Verified

In the context of math performance, which of the following best illustrates stereotype threat?

A) Women stereotype their own math abilities.
B) The fear of confirming the stereotype that women are bad at math may negatively impact women's math performance.
C) Boys and men stereotype girls and women more than girls and women do.
D) None of these answers is correct.

Stereotype Threat

A situational predicament in which individuals feel at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

Math Performance

The capacity or ability to understand, apply, and solve mathematical concepts and problems.

  • Recognize the influence of stereotype threat on performance and its application in understanding gender differences in math performance.
verifed

Verified Answer

BB
Brizonia BrownAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stereotype threat refers to the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's own group. In this case, women may experience stereotype threat regarding math ability due to the stereotype that women are not as good at math as men. This fear can negatively impact their math performance, even if they are capable of performing well. Option A is incorrect as it describes internalized sexism or self-stereotyping. Option C is incorrect as it describes the perpetuation of the stereotype by others rather than the internalized fear experienced by the individual. Option D is incorrect as there is a correct answer.