When tests were described as measuring intelligence, Hispanic students performed more poorly than white students; children from a low socioeconomic background performed more poorly than students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds; and social science majors scored lower than natural science majors. These examples all illustrate which of the following?
A)neurotypical threat
B)stereotype threat
C)neurotypical lift
D)stereotype lift

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The examples given illustrate stereotype threat, which is the phenomenon where a group's performance is negatively impacted by the awareness or internalization of negative stereotypes about their group.

When Tests Were Described as Measuring Intelligence, Hispanic Students Performed