Fear of confirming a negative stereotype about a group to which you belong is defined as ___________.

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Fear of confirming a negative stereotype about a group to which you belong is known as stereotype threat. It is a phenomenon where members of a group fear that their actions or performance will confirm a negative stereotype about their group. This fear can lead to anxiety, reduced motivation, and underperformance, thereby perpetuating the negative stereotype.

Fear of Confirming a Negative Stereotype About a Group to Which