Stereotype threat research has illustrated a significant __________, simply by asking participants to indicate their race prior to the test.

A) decrease in Black students' performances
B) decrease in Asian students' performances
C) increase in White students' performances
D) increase in female Asian students' performances

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Salman Jadwet · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Research on stereotype threat has consistently shown that asking participants to indicate their race or ethnicity prior to a test can lead to a decrease in the performance of members of negatively stereotyped groups, such as Black students. This is because the mere awareness of negative stereotypes about one's group can create anxiety and undermine their confidence and abilities.

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