Blacks have been found to score lower on tests of verbal aptitude when tested by Whites than when tested by Blacks.This best illustrates the impact of:

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The lower scores of Blacks on tests of verbal aptitude when tested by Whites is due to stereotype threat, which is the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group. This fear can lead to increased anxiety and decreased performance. When Blacks are tested by Blacks, they do not experience the same level of stereotype threat and therefore achieve higher scores. This phenomenon has been extensively studied in social psychology.

Blacks Have Been Found to Score Lower on Tests of Verbal