Zoë, an attractive blond, is concerned that she might say something foolish in her college algebra class, thereby confirming the stereotype of the "dumb blond." As a result, Zoë rarely volunteers to solve problems on the board during class
This behavior can best be explained by ________.
A) stereotype threat
B) performance deficit
C) hindsight bias
D) stereotype anxiety
E) negativity bias
Answer: A
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