Stereotype threat explains why:
A)individuals hide their prejudicial biases in most social situations.
B)individuals sometimes perform poorly when apprehensive about being stereotyped.
C)people evaluate individuals more positively than groups.
D)stereotypes can be unwarranted generalizations across situations.

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Stereotype threat refers to the apprehension experienced by individuals who believe that their performances in a given domain might confirm negative stereotypes about their group. This apprehension impacts their performance, leading them to perform poorly.

Stereotype Threat Explains Why