Hershel, an African American, has heard that his test administrator believes negative stereotypes about African-American learners. He becomes anxious and distracted, which results in a lower test score. Hershel's fear is an example of

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Hershel's fear of being negatively stereotyped and the resulting lower test score is an example of stereotype threat. Stereotype threat refers to the anxiety or fear experienced by individuals when they are in a situation where they believe they may be judged or evaluated based on negative stereotypes about their group. This can lead to distraction, anxiety, and lower performance on tasks.

Hershel, an African American, Has Heard That His Test Administrator