Yolanda is interviewing for a job as an engineer. She is doing very well until the interviewer asks her if she believes that a woman can really devote the time to being an engineer. After that, she stumbles over answers and becomes distracted. Yolanda is showing the effects of:

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Yolanda is showing the effects of stereotype threat, which occurs when an individual feels pressure to conform to negative stereotypes associated with their group, leading to underperformance and distraction. In this case, Yolanda's gender is being stereotyped as not being able to devote enough time to being an engineer, causing her to stumble and become distracted during the interview.

Yolanda Is Interviewing for a Job as an Engineer