The worry that one's appearance or behavior will be misused to confirm another person's oversimplified, prejudiced attitude is referred to as _____.
A) overcompensation
B) dialectical thought
C) stereotype threat
D) misidentification

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The worry that one's appearance or behavior will be misused to confirm another person's oversimplified, prejudiced attitude is referred to as stereotype threat. Option A is incorrect as overcompensation refers to the process of concealing a perceived weakness by emphasizing some desirable characteristic. Option B is incorrect as dialectical thought refers to the ability to consider and analyze multiple perspectives and ideas. Option D is incorrect as misidentification refers to the process of incorrectly recognizing or identifying someone or something.

The Worry That One's Appearance or Behavior Will Be Misused