Being aware that your social group is associated with a particular stereotype can negatively impact your performance on tests or tasks that measure abilities thought to be associated with that stereotype, a phenomenon called the stereotype threat.

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This statement is true. Research has shown that being aware of one's social group being associated with a particular stereotype can create anxiety and reduce performance on tests or tasks measuring abilities thought to be associated with that stereotype. This is known as the stereotype threat.

Being Aware That Your Social Group Is Associated with a Particular