Courtney is enrolled in an advanced physics class at her high school. She is one of the only three girls in the class, and she is aware of the notion that girls are not as good as boys at math and science. This knowledge may actually hinder Courtney's performance in the class as a result of:

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Courtney is experiencing stereotype threat, which is the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group. This can cause anxiety and an impaired performance in academic settings, especially for individuals who belong to a group that is stigmatized in certain domains (such as women in math and science).

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