Maria Is Keenly Aware That Others Stereotype Italians from New

Multiple Choice

Maria is keenly aware that others stereotype Italians from New York as too loud and boisterous. As a result, she monitors her behavior closely in public situations. Her fear that others may perceive her as a stereotypical Italian is also known as

A) realistic group conflict.
B) social learning.
C) stereotypification.
D) stereotype threat.