_refers to performance anxiety that afflicts individuals in certain social categories, such as race and gender, who fear that their performance will confirm a negative stereotype.
A) Cognitive threat
B) Negotiation threat
C) Perception threat
D) Stereotype threat

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Stereotype threat refers to the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can result in decreased performance and increased anxiety. This phenomenon has been observed in various social categories, such as race and gender, where individuals may feel pressure to disprove negative stereotypes about their group.

_Refers to Performance Anxiety That Afflicts Individuals in Certain Social