Black and white experimental participants were led to anticipate taking a 'very difficult test'. When the test was framed as just a lab exercise, black and white participants performed equally well. But when the test was framed as about 'intellectual ability', black participants performed more poorly than whites. This demonstrates:

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This scenario demonstrates the stereotype threat effect, where awareness of a negative stereotype about one's group can negatively impact performance in that domain.

Black and White Experimental Participants Were Led to Anticipate Taking