Brooke Is a PhD Candidate in the Field of Nanophysics

Multiple Choice

Brooke is a PhD candidate in the field of nanophysics. She is aware that only 4 percent of physics professionals are women. Brooke has heard peers and even instructors say that this is because women struggle to comprehend complex mathematics. What may Brooke be experiencing when she scores below her male counterparts on an exam?

A) stereotype promise
B) self-fulfilling prophecy
C) tertiary deviance
D) stereotype threat