When Someone's Performance Is Affected by Stereotype Threat,this Means That

When someone's performance is affected by stereotype threat,this means that

A) they belong to a group for whom there are some negative stereotypes.
B) they are angry at other people for holding a negative stereotype about them.
C) they have been directly threatened by others for challenging stereotypes.
D) they either believe a negative stereotype about themselves or they fear that others will judge them based on the stereotype.