Jim, age 55, plays basketball with much younger adults and is concerned that his teammates might consider his age to be a detriment to their game outcome. His concern actually undermines his athletic performance. This best illustrates the impact of

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Jim's concern about being negatively stereotyped as too old for basketball is creating a stereotype threat, which can lead to reduced performance due to anxiety and self-doubt. Factors A, B, and C are not relevant to this scenario.

Jim, Age 55, Plays Basketball with Much Younger Adults and Is