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Challenging Stereotypes and Building Empathy

Question 6 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What is stereotype threat?

Answer
A
the act of stereotyping others based on personal experiences
B
the fear of behaving in a way that will unintentionally confirm a stereotype about one's group
C
the intimidation posed by individuals who believe in stereotypes
D
the process of actively challenging and proving that stereotypes are often untrue and harmful

Explanation

Stereotype threat is the pressure or fear that your actions might unintentionally confirm a negative stereotype about a group you belong to. For example, a student may worry that doing poorly on a test will reinforce a stereotype about their group. This matches choice B.

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