Explain the term stereotype threat

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1) Intelligence is hard to define. The traditional approach to intelligence is the psychometric approach. Briefly explain what it is and what does the psychometric approach measures and focuses on?

2) Explain what the term "Stereotype Threat" that happens to an individual of a different cultural when they are trying to take an IQ test.

3) How is this disadvantage? Provide an example to support your statement.

4) What can be done to reduce Stereotype Threat?

Use scholarly sources to support your answers. Cite your sources using APA format

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