Two children are administered the same IQ test.Assuming all factors to be equal except racial differences between the children,what factor has been found to explain any difference in scores between these children?
A)Stereotype threat
B)Attention difficulties
C)Both stereotype threat and attention difficulties
D)None of the above

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Stereotype threat has been found to affect performance on IQ tests, particularly for minority groups who may feel pressure to conform to negative stereotypes about their race or ethnicity. Attention difficulties may also affect performance, but it is not the factor that explains any difference in scores based on racial differences between the children.

Two Children Are Administered the Same IQ Test