word
Stereotype Threat
STAIR-ee-oh-type thret
/ˈstɛriːoʊtaɪp θrɛt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
stereotypethreat
Dictionary meaning
Risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which impairs performance
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