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. 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' apprehension suggests that they may be experiencing stereotype threat, a phenomenon in which individuals are aware of negative stereotypes about their social group and become apprehensive about conforming to them. In this case, Mr. Wong's belief that boys are better speakers could be contributing to the girls' anxiety about performing well in class.

Mr Wong, a High School Teacher, Tells His Class That