A possible reaction to stereotype threat might be _____.
A) an increase in the high-school drop-out rate for African American males
B) young girls' preferences for playing with dolls over trucks
C) romantic relationship partners living together without being married
D) women's high performance on the math portion of the SAT

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Stereotype threat can lead to anxiety and reduced performance in areas where individuals feel they are being judged based on stereotypes. This can contribute to negative outcomes such as an increased drop-out rate among African American males due to the pressure and stress of negative stereotypes about academic abilities.

A Possible Reaction to Stereotype Threat Might Be _____