Unfortunately,Mr.Smith,a high school speech teacher,communicates to his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and thus make better speeches than girls do.As a result,some of the girls in his class become apprehensive in preparing and giving speeches in Mr.Smith's class.The girls are experiencing

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The girls in Mr. Smith's class are experiencing stereotype threat, which refers to the fear or anxiety that members of a group may feel when they are faced with the possibility of confirming a negative stereotype about their group. Mr. Smith's comments have created the belief that girls are not as good at giving speeches, which may cause the girls in his class to doubt their abilities and worry that they will confirm this negative stereotype. This can lead to decreased performance and confidence in giving speeches.