When members of a group believe that the majority thinks them inferior in terms of a particular skill or ability,the minority members may
A) reduce in their mind the importance of this skill/ability.
B) disidentify with the skill/ability.
C) suffer a decrement in performance with respect to the skill/ability.
D) all of the above

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When minority members believe that they are perceived as inferior by the majority in a particular skill or ability, they may reduce the importance of the skill/ability (option A) or disidentify with it (option B). This can lead to a decrement in performance with respect to the skill/ability (option C), as the minority members may perceive the skill/ability as not relevant or not worth pursuing. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

When Members of a Group Believe That the Majority Thinks