Identify the possible reaction to stereotype threat.

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Stereotype threat can lead to anxiety, lowered self-esteem, and decreased academic performance, which may contribute to the high school drop-out rate for African American males.

Answer: B 
 Stereotype threat can influence gendered preferences and behaviors, such as young girls' preference for playing with dolls over trucks.

Answer: D 
 Referring to professors by their last names may be a response to stereotype threat, as students may feel pressure to show respect and competence in academic settings. However, this is not a clear and definitive connection to stereotype threat, unlike options A and B.

Therefore, the best choices are A and B.

Identify the Possible Reaction to Stereotype Threat