The test you are currently writing is given to students in both Canada and the United States. Typically, Canadian students do better. If you, in fact, score better on this exam than your American counterparts, you are reinforcing:

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The situation described in the prompt is an example of stereotype threat, which occurs when individuals are aware of negative stereotypes about a group they belong to and fear confirming those stereotypes. In this case, the stereotype is that Canadian students are academically superior to American students. If a student who identifies as American takes the test and does poorly, they may attribute it to their perceived inferiority compared to Canadians. Conversely, if a student who identifies as Canadian takes the test and does well, they may attribute it to their perceived superiority. This reinforces the stereotype and perpetuates the cycle of stereotype threat.

The Test You Are Currently Writing Is Given to Students