It is common feature of light switches that "up" means "on" and "down" means "off". Sometimes, light switches are mounted sideways, and then it is unclear which position means "on" or "off". This type of designed is a violation of
A) Label coding
B) Location coding
C) Population stereotypes
D) Redundant coding

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Population stereotypes refer to the common expectations or beliefs about how controls operate based on societal norms or experiences. The expectation that "up" means "on" and "down" means "off" for light switches is a population stereotype. When switches are mounted sideways, it violates these expectations, leading to confusion.

It Is Common Feature of Light Switches That "Up" Means