What is the likely effect on the performance of Caucasian students who are told that Asian students usually outperform Caucasians on the assessment they are taking?

Being reminded of a negative stereotype about their group can create stereotype threat, which may increase stress and interfere with performance. So the Caucasian students may score worse than they otherwise would. The correct choice is “The Caucasian students may perform worse than normal.”

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