"Stereotype threat" refers to impaired performance because of what?
A)Fear that your success might embarrass others who don't do so well
B)Lack of full identification with your ethnic or racial group
C)Failure to take a test seriously or to consider the consequences if you do well or poorly
D)Fear of confirming a low expectation about your group

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"Stereotype threat" is the fear individuals have of confirming a negative stereotype about their own group. This fear can lead to impaired performance, such as doing worse on a test than they would have otherwise.

"Stereotype Threat" Refers to Impaired Performance Because of What