Which best describes the tendency of individuals to perform better or worse on tests depending on what they have been told about their group's abilities?
A)discrimination hypothesis
B)racialization theory
C)contact hypothesis
D)stereotype threat

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Stereotype threat refers to the phenomenon where individuals underperform on a task when they are made aware of negative stereotypes about their group's abilities in that domain. This can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where the individual's performance is negatively impacted by their awareness of the stereotype.

Which Best Describes the Tendency of Individuals to Perform Better