Shelley is about to complete an IQ test, and she believes that people will attribute a poor score to her race rather than her effort or education. As a consequence of this belief, she performs more poorly on the exam than she is able. Which of the following theories is illustrated in this example?

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Stereotype vulnerability is the theory that suggests individuals who belong to stigmatized groups are aware of negative stereotypes associated with their group and this awareness can affect their performance on certain tasks. In this example, Shelley's belief that her race will be attributed to a poor IQ score is an example of stereotype vulnerability.

Shelley Is About to Complete an IQ Test, and She