The term _________ refers to the tendency of minorities and women to perform poorly on high-stakes tests because of anxiety created by invalid images of their groups.
A)self denial
B)stereotype threat
C)STEM
D)control theory

Question

The term _________ refers to the tendency of minorities and women to perform poorly on high-stakes tests because of anxiety created by invalid images of their groups.​
A)​self denial
B)​stereotype threat
C)​STEM
D)​control theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat refers to the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can lead to anxiety and reduced performance on tests.

The Term _________ Refers to the Tendency of Minorities and Women