Discuss Two Ways That Stereotype Threat Undermines Academic Performance

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Essay

Discuss two ways that stereotype threat undermines academic performance.

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Definitions:

Battery

A criminal offense involving the unlawful physical acting upon a threat, notably harming another person.

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, often leading to harm or damage.

Standard Of Care

The level of care and attention expected of a person or organization in carrying out activities, especially to avoid harm to others.

Tort Action

A lawsuit or legal action based on civil wrongs not arising from contracts, which can lead to a remedy in the form of damages or other relief.