Carol believes that girls usually fail to comprehend basic concepts in chemistry.During a chemistry test in class,she underperforms and realizes that since she is a girl she would not have performed well in chemistry anyway.Carol's belief is an example of
A)a stereotype threat.
B)the just-world phenomenon.
C)the scapegoating effect.
D)subtyping.

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Carol's belief that she underperformed in chemistry because of her gender is an example of stereotype threat. Stereotype threat refers to the negative impact of stereotypes about a particular group, such as females, on individuals' performance. This can result in individuals underperforming or not performing to their full potential due to the fear of confirming the negative stereotype.

Carol Believes That Girls Usually Fail to Comprehend Basic Concepts