Before taking her calculus final,Heather reads a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math.As a result,Heather is ________ likely to do well on her exam because of ________.
A) more; positive role models
B) more; reduced stereotype threat
C) less; positive role models
D) less; reduced stereotype threat

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Reading a story about how men and women have equal abilities in math reduces stereotype threat, which can negatively impact performance. Therefore, Heather is more likely to do well on her exam because of reduced stereotype threat.

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