Vivian is taking a college admissions test in math to see if she can enroll in an accelerated math course. She has heard that males tend to perform better on this test than females, although she has no evidence that this statement is true. The proctor giving the test also might be concerned that Vivian is thinking that males might do better on this test as she has heard other students make such a comment. In order to reduce any stereotype threat that Vivian might be feeling, the proctor could make the following comment:

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The proctor can reduce stereotype threat by emphasizing that all students, regardless of gender, perform similarly on the test, which can help alleviate any anxiety or preconceived notions Vivian might have about gender differences in performance.

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