A stereotype threat occurs:
A) within groups that suffer from negative stereotypes
B) within groups that benefit from positive stereotypes
C) when people believe they are being judged not as individuals but as members of a group
D) when the media project negative images of a particular group of people
E) when negative stereotypes overwhelm positive stereotypes within a particular group

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Stereotype threat occurs when people believe they are being judged not as individuals but as members of a group. This can lead to anxiety and a fear of confirming negative stereotypes about the group, ultimately hindering performance. This type of threat can happen to any group regardless of whether they suffer from negative or positive stereotypes. Additionally, media projection of negative images can contribute to the formation of negative stereotypes, but it is not the sole cause of stereotype threat.

A Stereotype Threat Occurs