In the hypothetical study based on Aronson’s work on stereotype threat with two independent groups, I could have all male students in a given lab section take the test under the same condition. Then male students in another lab could take the test under the other condition.

a. What is wrong with this approach?

b. What alternatives could you suggest?

c. There are many women in those labs, whom I have ignored. What do you think might happen if I used them as well?