Reducing in one's mind the relevance of a particular domain to one's self-esteem is called ________ and may occur as a result of ________.
A) self-esteem threat; overachievement motivation
B) self-handicapping; enhanced social identity
C) scapegoating; deindividuation;
D) disidentification; stereotype threat

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Disidentification is the process of distancing oneself from a particular domain in order to protect one's self-esteem from potential failure or rejection. This can occur as a result of stereotype threat, which is the fear that one's behavior will confirm a negative stereotype about one's group. By disidentifying with the domain, individuals can protect their self-esteem even if they do not perform well, as the domain is no longer seen as relevant to their identity.

Reducing in One's Mind the Relevance of a Particular Domain