Stereotype threat refers to the fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group, and it has been shown to have negative effects on task performance and physiological responses. Therefore, it is often measured using dependent variables such as those mentioned. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of stereotype threat.

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Stereotype Threat Is

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Stereotype threat is

A) largely in people's minds and does not affect actual behavior.
B) limited to the experiences of racial groups that are discriminated against.
C) the result of people being unaware of the stereotypes that exist for their groups.
D) experienced most acutely by people low in bicultural identity integration.
E) measured using dependent variables such as task performance and physiological signs.

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