An African American deciding that school is not that important as a result of repeatedly experiencing stereotype threat is an example of _______.

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Disidentification is when an individual dissociates from a particular domain or area of life (such as academic achievement) as a result of repeatedly experiencing stereotype threat. This can occur among members of stigmatized groups who are at risk of internalizing negative stereotypes and feeling that they cannot succeed in that domain regardless of their efforts. This is a common reaction to stereotype threat and represents a way of protecting oneself from the negative emotions that come with repeatedly experiencing it. Self-objectification pertains to the experience of being treated as an object or evaluated primarily on one's physical appearance. Ingroup bias is the tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, and while it can be a factor in stereotype threat, it is not descriptive of the scenario outlined in the question. Stereotype threat itself pertains to the experience of anxiety and lowered performance that can result from being reminded of negative stereotypes about one's group.

An African American Deciding That School Is Not That Important