Which of the following clearly meets the definition of a stereotype?
A)Mary believes she is underpaid as an administrative secretary.
B)Gretchen believes that the British are cool and unexcitable.
C)Kershon believes sport utility vehicles are safe.
D)Nandi believes that men and women can be space scientists.

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Gretchen's belief that all British people are cool and unexcitable is a clear example of a stereotype as she is making a broad generalization about a whole group of people based on a perceived cultural trait. The other options do not necessarily meet the definition of a stereotype.

Which of the Following Clearly Meets the Definition of a Stereotype