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) racial stereotyping B) ethnic stereotyping C) gender stereotyping D) ability stereotyping E) age stereotyping

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The manager's decision was influenced by ability stereotyping, as the concern was about the applicant's performance due to their deafness, not their race, ethnicity, gender, or age.

Two Recent Graduates with Computer Science Degrees Applied for a Job