Stereotype lift refers to the performance boost that an individual may experience due to being reminded of or exposed to a positive stereotype. This can come from either an external source (e.g. being informed that one is part of a high-performing group) or an internal source (e.g. personally identifying with a group and their positive attributes).

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Stereotype Lift Is

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Stereotype lift is:

A) when one successfully does not engage in stereotypic thinking.
B) when people perform well despite the existence of a negative stereotype.
C) the result of ingroup bias.
D) when one gets a performance boost as the result of being reminded of a positive stereotype.

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