Stereotype threat refers to which of the following?
A) a desire to stereotype out-groups
B) a feeling that your in-group is the target of discrimination
C) a fear that one's performance might confirm a negative stereotype of one's group
D) a desire to avoid stereotyping out-groups that makes one overcompensate by giving extra leeway to the out-group

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Stereotype threat refers to the fear that one's performance might confirm a negative stereotype of one's group. This fear can lead to anxiety and decreased performance, which can in turn perpetuate the stereotype.

Stereotype Threat Refers to Which of the Following