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. This is a description of:

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The description given in the question matches the definition of stereotype threat, which refers to the negative impact of being aware of a negative stereotype associated with a social group to which one belongs on one's performance on tasks or tests related to that stereotype.

Being Aware That Your Social Group Is Associated with a Particular