A self-confirming concern that one will be evaluated based on an unwarranted negative impression is characteristic of
A) the Obama effect.
B) a heritability estimate.
C) predictive validity.
D) stereotype threat.

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The self-confirming concern that one will be evaluated based on an unwarranted negative impression is a key feature of stereotype threat, which occurs when individuals experience anxiety about confirming a negative stereotype about their identity group. This can negatively impact their performance and perpetuate the stereotype. The other answer choices are not directly related to this phenomenon.

A Self-Confirming Concern That One Will Be Evaluated Based on an Unwarranted