Being aware that your social group is associated with a particular stereotype can hamper 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 is a well-established phenomenon known as stereotype threat, where individuals from stigmatized groups may perform worse on certain tasks or tests when they are aware of negative stereotypes associated with their group. This can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where the expectations based on those stereotypes actually impact performance.

Being Aware That Your Social Group Is Associated with a Particular