Psychologist Claude Steele coined the term <u>stereotype threat</u> to refer to the belief that you might be evaluated in terms of a negative stereotype about a group to which you belong, especially when that belief creates anxiety or self-doubt
Explanation:
Stereotype threat is a concept coined by Claude Steele, which refers to a situation where someone takes the risk of confirming a negative stereotype that applies to a social group to which she or he belongs to. In his studies, Steele observed that members of social groups on whom a negative stereotype fell, increased anxiety levels and reduced their performance when faced with a test that activated these stereotypes. Attempts to fight the stereotype can be unfavorable since they can generate feelings of anxiety by constantly avoiding engaging in behaviors that support these beliefs.
Psychologist Claude Steele coined the term stereotype threat to refer to the belief that you might be evaluated in terms of a negative stereotype about a group to which you belong, especially when that belief creates anxiety or self-doubt