How does level of arousal relate to stereotype threat?
A. Reduced arousal may cause stereotype threat because it also causes poor performance.
B. The increased arousal from stereotype threat can motivate a person to rise above and perform well.
C. Stereotype threat may be caused by increased arousal from the perception that others think we cannot do something.
D. Stereotype threat causes reduced arousal, which in turn worsens stereotype threat in a vicious cycle.
Answer: C
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