Robert overhears people at work talking about how individuals of a certain ethnic group, to which Robert belongs, are not good at taking initiative and prefer to follow the rules of others. A few days later, Robert sees a notice on the employee electronic bulletin board announcing an opening in the company's management training program. After a few minutes, Robert decides not to apply for the position, fearing that other will not respect him in that position. Robert's thinking and behavior illustrate an example of:

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Stereotype threat occurs when individuals are aware of a stereotype about their group and fear that their actions might confirm it, leading to anxiety and potentially affecting their performance or decisions. Robert's decision not to apply for the management training program due to concerns about how others perceive his ethnic group is an example of stereotype threat.

Robert Overhears People at Work Talking About How Individuals of a Certain