Being aware that your social group is associated with a particular trait can hinder 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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This description is outlining the concept of stereotype threat, which refers to the fear or anxiety someone experiences when they are aware of a negative stereotype associated with their social group. This fear can hinder their performance on tasks that are believed to measure abilities associated with that stereotype.

Being Aware That Your Social Group Is Associated with a Particular