Three of the following statements accurately describe cultural and ethnic differences that may potentially affect some students' performance on standardized tests.Which statement is not accurate?
A)A phenomenon known as stereotype threat motivates students from some ethnic groups to perform at slightly higher levels than their mainstream Western peers.
B)On average, students from some ethnic minority groups are more test-anxious than students from mainstream Western culture.
C)Children from some African American communities are unaccustomed to questions to which the person asking them already knows the answer.
D)Some Native American children have been taught to think carefully about and take their time in responding to the questions that others ask.

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Stereotype threat actually has the opposite effect, where individuals from certain groups feel anxious about confirming negative stereotypes about their group, which can lead to decreased performance on standardized tests. Students may also feel pressure to disprove the stereotype, which can also lead to decreased performance. However, it is important to note that not all students experience stereotype threat and there are interventions that can reduce its impact. The other statements accurately describe potential cultural and ethnic differences that may affect performance on standardized tests.

Three of the Following Statements Accurately Describe Cultural and Ethnic