Mikom is a First Nations student and is about to write his MCAT for entrance into medical school.Mikom is very worried about his performance on the test because he has repeatedly head that First Nations individuals tend to do poorly on standardized tests.What concept is being represented in this example?
A)between-group heritability
B)confirmation bias
C)stereotype threat
D)test bias

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The example illustrates the concept of stereotype threat, which refers to the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group that can lead to underperformance on a task. In this case, Mikom's fear of not performing well on the MCAT because of the stereotype that First Nations individuals tend to do poorly on standardized tests may actually negatively impact his performance on the test.

Mikom Is a First Nations Student and Is About to Write