Support programs that suggest minority students cannot succeed without special academic help may unintentionally promote
A) the growth mindset.
B) stereotype threat.
C) polygenetic effects.
D) epigenetic effects.

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Programs that suggest minority students cannot succeed without special academic help may unintentionally promote stereotype threat, which is the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group. This can lead to lowered academic performance and a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure.

Support Programs That Suggest Minority Students Cannot Succeed Without Special