In a driving simulator, women who were reminded of the stereotype that females are bad drivers were more than twice as likely to run over pedestrians as women who were NOT reminded of the stereotype. This example illustrates which of the following?
A)neurotypical threat
B)stereotype threat
C)neurotypical lift
D)stereotype lift

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This scenario represents the phenomenon of stereotype threat, where individuals conform to negative stereotypes about their group, leading to underperformance or negative outcomes. In this case, the reminder of the stereotype that women are bad drivers led to an increased likelihood of running over pedestrians for women in the driving simulator.

In a Driving Simulator, Women Who Were Reminded of the Stereotype