According to Stereotype Threat Theory, Why Will a Member of a Group

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Multiple Choice

According to stereotype threat theory, why will a member of a group that is negatively stereotyped for performance on a task feel threatened when he or she is performing that task?

• A) The group member will feel like their performance might reflect on the whole group.
• B) The group member will be desirous of confirming the stereotype.
• C) The group member will encounter direct stereotypes from members of other groups while performing the task.
• D) It is objectively more difficult for members of that group to perform well on such a task.

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