Stereotype threat

A) is a term that describes hostile reactions to being stereotyped.
B) arises when faced with doing something that one's group is expected to do badly at.
C) has greater effects on those who see individual abilities as changeable.
D) can be overcome by becoming more familiar with negative stereotypes.

Answer: B

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