When tests were described as measuring intelligence, the following results occurred: Hispanic students performed more poorly than white students, children from low socioeconomic backgrounds performed more poorly than students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, and social science majors scored lower than natural science majors. These examples all illustrate stereotype threat.

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The described results exhibit stereotype threat, which occurs when individuals feel that their performance on a task is being judged based on a negative stereotype about their group. This can lead to anxiety and a decrease in performance, as seen in the examples of Hispanic students, low socioeconomic status (SES) students, and social science majors.

When Tests Were Described as Measuring Intelligence, the Following Results