Raising awareness of a negative stereotype about a group to which we belong has the ability to reduce our performance,a phenomenon known as ____.

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Stereotype threat is the phenomenon where an individual, when faced with a negative stereotype about a group to which they belong, may experience anxiety and perform worse than they would have otherwise. This is due to the fear of confirming the stereotypical belief. It can happen to anyone regardless of their actual ability, but it particularly affects members of stigmatized groups (e.g., women in STEM fields, minority students taking standardized tests). Hence, raising awareness of negative stereotypes can activate this stereotype threat, reducing performance.

Raising Awareness of a Negative Stereotype About a Group to Which