Which of the following individuals is most likely to experience the stereotype threat?
A) John,who is taking the SAT with fellow classmates
B) Miguel,who is Mexican-American and is taking the SAT with his classmates,of whom 90 percent are Mexican-American
C) Jackie,who attends an all-girl prep school and is taking the SAT with her classmates
D) Malik,who is the only African-American taking the SAT with White students

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Malik is the only African-American student taking the SAT with White students, which puts him at risk of experiencing stereotype threat. Stereotype threat is the experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their group. In this case, Malik may worry about confirming the stereotype that African Americans perform poorly on standardized tests, which could negatively impact his test performance. The other options do not involve potential stereotype threat situations.

Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Experience