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During a math test, 12-year-old Jennifer begins to experience intense heart palpitations prior to her test. She does not believe she is good at math because through messages from her family, teachers,
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During a math test, 12-year-old Jennifer begins to experience intense heart palpitations prior to her test. She does not believe she is good at math because through messages from her family, teachers, and media, she is not supposed to excel at math because she is a girl. Jennifer is likely experiencing: A. Serious posttraumatic stressB. Stereotype threat C. Internalized homophobia D. Cognitive dissonance

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D. Cognitive dissonance

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It is the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs are contradicted by latest or new information.

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