Sean was told that "Boys are not good at writing" before he completed the writing sample for his English class. He didn't do well on his writing sample. What term is used to describe the negative impact this statement may have had on his performance.
A) Proximity threat
B) Similarity threat
C) Continuity threat
D) Stereotype threat

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The Answer of Sean was told that "Boys are not good at writing" before he completed the writing sample for his English class. He didn't do well on his writing sample. What term is used to describe the negative impact this statement may have had on his performance.
A) Proximity threat
B) Similarity threat
C) Continuity threat
D) Stereotype threat

Sean Was Told That "Boys Are Not Good at Writing