Which of the following is a common theory regarding how stereotype threat weakens test performance?
A)Test takers attend to the test administrator's feelings and behaviors.
B)Test takers feel afraid to do well on the test.
C)Test takers take longer to read the test instructions to ensure they understand.
D)Test takers dedicate attention to themselves rather than the test.

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Stereotype threat leads to test takers dedicating more of their cognitive resources to monitoring themselves and worrying about confirming stereotypes, rather than focusing fully on the test itself. This diversion of attention can impair performance.

Which of the Following Is a Common Theory Regarding How