Psychologist Margaret Shih and Her Colleagues Conducted a Study Where

Multiple Choice

Psychologist Margaret Shih and her colleagues conducted a study where mathematically gifted Asian American female college students were randomly assigned to three groups. Group 1 filled out a questionnaire about their Asian background, designed to remind them of their Asian identity. Group 2 filled out a questionnaire designed to remind them of their female identity. Group 3 was the control group and filled out a neutral questionnaire. What were the results of this study?

A) The students who were reminded of their racial identity as Asians scored significantly higher on the exam than the students who were reminded of their gender identity as women.
B) The students who were reminded of their racial identity as Asians scored significantly lower on the exam than the students who were reminded of their gender identity as women.
C) Racial identity had no effect on exam scores
D) Gender identity had no effect on exam scores.