Courtney is enrolled in an advanced physics class at her high school.She is one of only three girls in the class and she is aware of the notion that girls are poorer at math and science than are boys.This knowledge may actually hinder Courtney's performance in the class as a result of:

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Courtney's awareness of the stereotype about girls being poor at math and science may lead her to experience stereotype threat, which is the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's social group. This can lead to anxiety and reduced performance, even if the person is actually competent in the domain.

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