For a research study on the origins of gender differences,participants took a short math test.The researcher told the experimental group,"Women perform as well as men on this math test." The control group was given no information about gender differences on the task.The short math test was then administered to both groups.Based on stereotype threat,what are the most likely findings?
A) In the experimental group, women performed as well on the task as men.
B) In the experimental group, women performed better on the task than men.
C) Men and women in both the experimental and control groups performed equally well on the task.
D) In the control group, women performed better on the task than men.

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The researcher's statement about women performing as well as men on the math test could mitigate the negative effects of stereotype threat on women's performance. Stereotype threat is the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group, which can negatively impact performance. By assuring women in the experimental group that they are equally capable as men, the researcher may have reduced the extent to which the stereotype threat affected their performance. Therefore, it is likely that there were no significant gender differences in the experimental group.

For a Research Study on the Origins of Gender Differences,participants