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Chelseaamend · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

According to Chapter 5, stereotype threat is likely to affect students' performance when

a. a person of the other gender is taking a test at the same time.
b. a message is processed by the left hemisphere, rather than the right hemisphere.
c. a threatening message is presented through a sound system, rather than in person.
d. people are reminded that they belong to a group that does not do well on the task they are attempting.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best explanation of how attitudes may influence gender differences on cognitive tasks?

a. Children tend to react against their parents' stereotypes, especially during adolescence, so girls become overconfident about their math ability.
b. Boys perceive themselves as being more competent than girls, as far as math ability, so this self-confidence can improve their performance.
c. Boys react more strongly when they experience stereotype threat, and so they frequently provide a quick answer that is incorrect.
d. Because boys are more impulsive than girls, they are less likely to develop negative attitudes about cognitive tasks.