Sara is Asian Canadian and has recently transferred to a new school.Because of her ethnicity,her teachers assume that she is a good student and expect her to score much higher in tests than her classmates.Consequently,Sara works very hard in order to meet the expectations of her teachers.Identify the belief illustrated in this scenario.

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This scenario illustrates the phenomenon of stereotype threat, where a person belongs to a group that is stereotyped, which can create anxiety and pressure to perform well, leading them to either overperform or underperform. Sara's teachers assume that she is a good student because of her ethnicity, and her fear of not meeting their expectations leads her to work very hard.

Sara Is Asian Canadian and Has Recently Transferred to a New