Jackson Is an African American Male Who Is Experiencing Stereotype

Jackson is an African American male who is experiencing stereotype threat while taking a political science exam. Research suggests that the effects of stereotype threat can be reduced by _____.

A) convincing Jackson that his achievement depends on hard work.
B) raising Jackson's self-esteem through positive feedback.
C) showing Jackson that other groups perform worse.
D) giving Jackson additional tutoring in material he finds challenging.