They may experience "unhappiness, disapproval of society, and difficulty with later tasks". Before it was believed that the infant was not aware of what was happening around him, however, various investigations have shown that the first years of life are essential for the child's cognitive and social development. The child who feels that he can not perform the tasks of his environment and does not obtain the necessary support develops with an insecure attachment, fearful of interpersonal relationships or considering himself inferior to his peers.
<span>Stereotype threat is more
likely to affect those who are high achievers because high achievers are prone
to greater expectations than low achievers. Since expectations are bigger,
whenever high achievers fail, they feel more unworthy of the expectation
towards the people.</span>
