Women perform worse on a math test when they worry that they will fulfill the stereotype of women not being good at math. Their worry is an example of _____.
A) cognitive flexibility
B) stereotype threat
C) postconventional thinking
D) effortful control

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This scenario is an example of stereotype threat, which refers to the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group. In this case, the stereotype is that women are not good at math, and the fear of confirming this stereotype likely undermines the women's confidence and performance on the math test. The other answer choices are not as relevant to this scenario.

Women Perform Worse on a Math Test When They Worry