The perception that a person might be judged on the basis of stereotype and that their behaviour or performance will confirm the stereotype is known as a
A)preconception phenomenon.
B)coloured lens bias.
C)peer group sifting.
D)stereotype threat.
E)monotype bias.

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Stereotype threat refers to the situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their group, leading to anxiety and performance reduction.

The Perception That a Person Might Be Judged on the Basis