Maximilian and Lily are both working for an engineering company.The company announces that there are going to be layoffs.Given the situation of performance under condition of threat, who do you think will perform worse, Maximilian or Lily?

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Stereotype threat refers to being at risk of confirming, as self-characteristic, a negative stereotype about one's group. In contexts where a stereotype exists about a group's lower performance or ability (e.g., women in engineering), members of that group (Lily, in this case) may underperform due to the anxiety and pressure caused by the stereotype, affecting their performance.

Maximilian and Lily Are Both Working for an Engineering Company