When a test was described as measuring "problem-solving skills," African American students did just as well as white students. But when told that the same test measured "intellectual ability," African American students scored lower than white students. This example illustrates which of the following?
A)neurotypical threat
B)stereotype threat
C)neurotypical lift
D)stereotype lift

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This scenario demonstrates stereotype threat, which occurs when a person is at risk of confirming or being judged by a negative stereotype about their social group. The African American students performed worse on the test when they were told it measured "intellectual ability," which reinforces negative stereotypes about their race. However, when the test was described as measuring "problem-solving skills," the negative stereotype was not activated, and the African American students performed just as well as the white students.

When a Test Was Described as Measuring "Problem-Solving Skills," African