George, who is African American, gets nervous when taking tests in his college class because he assumes that his professors will think he cheats on his tests because he is African American. This is an example of:

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George's belief that he will be stereotyped as a cheater because of his race is an example of stereotype threat. This can lead to increased anxiety and poorer performance on tests.

George, Who Is African American, Gets Nervous When Taking Tests