Women have scored ________ on math tests when no male test-takers were in the tested group,and Blacks have scored ________ when tested by Blacks than when tested by Whites.
A) lower;lower
B) higher;higher
C) lower;higher
D) higher;lower

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Research has shown that the presence of stereotype threat can negatively impact performance on tests. Women have scored higher on math tests when no male test-takers were present, likely due to reduced stereotype threat. Similarly, Blacks have scored higher when tested by Blacks, possibly due to a more comfortable and less threatening environment, which reduces the impact of stereotype threat.

Women Have Scored ________ on Math Tests When No Male