Question

According to Steele, when people think they are being judged in terms of a stereotype, the resulting anxiety actually can lead to decreased performance, a condition referred to as:

a. scapegoating.
b. stereotype threat.
c. dogmatism.
d. cognitive dissonance.

Answer 1

Stereotype threat is the condition when people think they are being judged based on stereotypes and it leads to decreased performance.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition referred to when people think they are being judged in terms of a stereotype, and it leads to decreased performance, is called stereotype threat. According to Steele, stereotype threat occurs when individuals are aware of negative stereotypes about their group and worry that they will be judged based on those stereotypes, causing anxiety and affecting their performance.