If students are told that there is no sex difference in performance on a math test, boys and girls perform equally as well. But if they are told beforehand that boys tend to score higher than girls, only girls' performance is impaired. This is an example of

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This phenomenon is known as stereotype threat, where the awareness or belief of negative stereotypes about one's group can lead to underperformance. In this case, if girls are made aware of the stereotype that boys perform better in math, it can impact their performance. This is not related to environmental enrichment, biological destiny, or the Flynn effect.

If Students Are Told That There Is No Sex Difference