Research suggests that self-affirmation can:

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Research has shown that self-affirmation, the process of reflecting on one's values and beliefs, can decrease the effects of stereotype threat. Stereotype threat is the experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group. Self-affirmation can help to alleviate this anxiety and improve performance. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Research Suggests That Self-Affirmation Can