Prejudicial attitudes create fear and self-consciousness among stereotyped group members that they will confirm other people's negative attitudes. This is considered _________________.
A)stereotype threat
B)the self-fulfilling prophecy
C)deindividuation
D)the out-group homogeneity bias

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Stereotype threat refers to the fear among members of a group that their behavior will confirm existing stereotypes about their group. This can lead to anxiety and reduced performance, which are effects directly related to the concern over confirming prejudicial attitudes.

Prejudicial Attitudes Create Fear and Self-Consciousness Among Stereotyped Group Members