The underlying reason why stereotype threat can undermine the performance of members of a group with respect to some ability is that the experience of stereotype threat fosters

a. depression and low self-esteem.
b. anger and aggression.
c. evaluation apprehension.
d. the self-verification motive.

Answer: C

Psychology

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