Which statement made by a teacher is most likely to activate stereotype threat?
A) "This exam will show what you have learned in this chapter."
B) "This exam counts 30 percent toward your final grade."
C) "Your grade on this exam will show the amount of effort you've put into the class."
D) "This exam will show which sex has better grammatical skills."

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This statement directly identifies a specific group (one sex) and creates a situation where members of that group may feel pressure to confirm or disprove a stereotype about their abilities.

Which Statement Made by a Teacher Is Most Likely to Activate