Carla is asked to take a math test by a job placement company.As she sits down to take the test,Carla begins to think about how women are often viewed as being worse at math than men.These thoughts cause Carla to experience discomfort and anxiety during the test,which then have a negative impact on her test result.Carla's dilemma is an example of what psychologists call
A)the Flynn effect.
B)covert discrimination.
C)stereotype threat.
D)confirmation bias.

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Carla's anxiety and discomfort during the math test were caused by thoughts related to a stereotype about women's ability in math. This is known as stereotype threat, which is the phenomenon where individuals experience anxiety and negative emotions, and perform worse on tasks, when they are aware of negative stereotypes about the group to which they belong.

Carla Is Asked to Take a Math Test by a Job