Research suggests that __________ cause(s)girls to do worse than their abilities allow on difficult math problems.
A) stereotype threat
B) poor problem-solving skills
C) a biological disadvantage
D) mediocre math instruction

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Stereotype threat is a phenomenon where individuals underperform when they are aware of negative stereotypes about their group. In the case of girls and math, research has shown that when girls are reminded of the stereotype that girls are not good at math, they are more likely to perform worse than their actual abilities on difficult math problems. Poor problem-solving skills, biological disadvantage, and mediocre math instruction do not have the same research support as stereotype threat in explaining this phenomenon.

Research Suggests That __________ Cause(s)girls to Do Worse Than Their