Two recent graduates with computer science degrees applied for a job in computer programming. Both had similar qualifications and had received awards for academic excellence at their respective universities. One of the applicants was deaf. The hiring manager decided to not offer the job to the deaf person because of concerns about how he would perform. What type of stereotyping has affected the manager's perceptions?
A) Ethnic stereotyping
B) Ability stereotyping
C) Gender stereotyping
D) Racial stereotyping
E) Age stereotyping

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The manager's decision was influenced by ability stereotyping, as the decision was based on assumptions about the applicant's abilities due to their deafness, rather than their actual qualifications or performance.

Two Recent Graduates with Computer Science Degrees Applied for a Job