Mr.Wong,a high school teacher,tells his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and,thus,give better speeches than girls.Consequently,the girls in his class become apprehensive when preparing and giving speeches in his class.The girls are reacting to:

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The girls in the class are likely experiencing stereotype threat, which is the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group. In this case, the stereotype is that girls are more anxious and give worse speeches than boys, and Mr. Wong's comments may have reinforced this belief. The girls' apprehension about giving speeches could be due to their concern about being seen as confirming this stereotype.

MrWong,a High School Teacher,tells His Class That He Thinks Boys