Courtney is enrolled in an advanced physics class at her high school. She is one of only three girls in the class and she is aware of the notion that girls perform more poorly in math and science than boys. This knowledge may actually hinder Courtney's performance in the class as a result of:

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The scenario describes the concept of stereotype threat, which is the fear that one's behavior will confirm a negative stereotype about their group. In this case, Courtney may be more likely to perform poorly in physics due to the stereotype that girls are not as good at math and science as boys.

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