The anxiety caused by the fear of being judged in terms of a stereotype is known as
A)stereotype threat.
B)symbolic prejudice.
C)scapegoating.
D)dehumanization.

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Stereotype threat refers to the anxiety and resulting performance decline that occurs when individuals are aware of a negative stereotype about their group and fear that they will confirm the stereotype.

The Anxiety Caused by the Fear of Being Judged in Terms