When members of a minority group doubt their abilities and fear they may fulfill their group's negative typecast, they are experiencing _________.
A)prejudice
B)discrimination
C)self-fulfilling prophecy
D)stereotype threat

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Stereotype threat refers to the situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of conforming to stereotypes about their social group. This can lead to anxiety and reduced performance, which might inadvertently confirm the negative stereotype.

When Members of a Minority Group Doubt Their Abilities and Fear