As a woman, Dawn is aware of the stereotypes that women are not good at math. When she completes a questionnaire about her gender and then is given a math test, it is most likely that:

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The questionnaire about Dawn's gender may increase stereotype threat, which refers to the negative impact of awareness of negative stereotypes on performance. This is particularly true if the questionnaire frames the math test as a measure of gender differences in ability. Therefore, there is a risk that Dawn may underperform on the math test due to the negative stereotypes associated with women and math. Option A is incorrect because awareness of negative stereotypes can increase stereotype threat, not improve test performance. Option B is incorrect because the questionnaire itself may create or reinforce stereotype threat. Option C is unlikely because stereotype threat has been shown to decrease test-taking motivation but not eliminate it entirely.

As a Woman, Dawn Is Aware of the Stereotypes That