Twenty-two-year-old Teresa is a Black woman scheduled to take the GRE.To ensure her best performance and reduce the chance of stereotype threat,which of the following situations would you recommend for her?
A) She should take the test in a room with both men and women present.
B) A Black woman should administer the test.
C) A White woman should administer the test.
D) Teresa will not be influenced by the race of the people administering or taking the test.

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Research has shown that stereotype threat can be reduced when the person administering the test shares the same identity as the test taker. Therefore, having a Black woman administer the test would be the best choice for Teresa.

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