In the original study demonstrating "stereotype threat," Black students tended to perform well if they heard which instruction?
A)We are trying to measure your strengths and weaknesses.
B)We are trying to predict how well you will do in your classes.
C)We are trying to develop a new and improved intelligence test.
D)We are trying to see how people solve difficult problems.

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The original study on stereotype threat found that Black students performed better when the task was framed as an investigation into problem-solving methods rather than an assessment of their intellectual abilities. This framing reduced the pressure of confirming negative stereotypes about their group's intelligence, thereby improving their performance.

In the Original Study Demonstrating "Stereotype Threat," Black Students Tended