Jacob is a male blue-collar worker attending a group therapy session.He knows that people from his background are thought of as not being in touch with their feelings and having quick tempers.During the session,he worries about how he will appear,and he ends up getting angry and losing his temper as a result of this anxiety.Jacob's case is an example of:

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Jacob's behavior is an example of stereotype threat, which is the fear that one's behavior will confirm a negative stereotype about one's group. In this case, Jacob's anxiety about appearing in line with stereotypes of blue-collar workers led him to lose his temper.

Jacob Is a Male Blue-Collar Worker Attending a Group Therapy