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nautica902

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In the stereotype-threat study in which college students were taught about intelligence research, which group showed the most improvement in attitudes about academic achievement and grades?
 
  white students who were taught that intelligence is malleable
  black students who were taught that intelligence is malleable
  white students who were taught that there are multiple intelligences
  black students who were taught that there are multiple intelligences

Question 2

Identify the best way for colleges to improve the academic achievement of groups whose potential may be hindered by stereotype threat.
 
  requiring all students to take upper-level mathematics courses
  reducing the academic requirements for high grades
  restricting admission to either females or minorities
  requiring all students to serve as mentors



Kedrick2014

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Answer to Question 1

black students who were taught that intelligence is malleable

Answer to Question 2

restricting admission to either females or minorities



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