According to the research by Aronson and his colleagues (2006) on overcoming stereotype threat, which of the following statements would help a female taking a math exam?

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Option B provides the female student with a positive, relevant affirmation of her abilities and past achievements, which has been shown to be effective in reducing stereotype threat. The other options are ineffective or potentially harmful because they reinforce negative stereotypes (A), are not specific to the student's abilities (C), or are too vague to offer actionable advice (D).

According to the Research by Aronson and His Colleagues (2006)