Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.
Gary has frequently suffered from stereotype threat in the past. Now, whenever he takes a test, he does not feel concerned if he does poorly. Instead, he uses his social network to bolster his self-esteem.
Based on the information above, what phenomenon related to stereotype threat has Gary been affected by?
A. decreased self-efficacy
B. assessment anxiety
C. disidentification
D. self-handicapping