Often, Rivka Is Hesitant to Ask Questions in Her Advanced

Multiple Choice

Often, Rivka is hesitant to ask questions in her advanced math class. Since it seems as if everyone expects her to perform poorly in math because of her gender, she rarely says anything. By not asking questions, she avoids the risk of being perceived as a low achiever when it comes to math. This is an example of

A) the pyramiding effect
B) scapegoating
C) cultural incompetence
D) stereotype vulnerability
E) xenophobia