All of the following are elements of Steele's (1997) concept of stereotype threat except
A) the individual belongs to a group that is negatively stereotyped.
B) the individual excels in the area that is negatively stereotyped.
C) the individual excels in an area that is not important to him/her.
D) the individual is placed in a situation that challenges his/her ability in the targeted area.

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Steele's concept of stereotype threat involves the anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group. It does not require that the individual excels in an area that is not important to him/her, which is what option C suggests. The other options (A, B, and D) are consistent with elements of stereotype threat.

All of the Following Are Elements of Steele's (1997) Concept