When asked to imagine someone who fits the description "construction worker," many people picture a man in a hard hat and work clothes. Such mental images of a group of people are examples of ___________.
A) prejudices
B) stereotypes
C) evaluations
D) scripts

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Stereotypes are mental images or assumptions we have about a group of people based on certain characteristics or traits. In this case, the mental image of a construction worker as a man in a hard hat and work clothes is an example of a stereotype. Prejudices are negative attitudes or feelings about a group of people, evaluations are judgments or assessments of something or someone, and scripts are the expected sequences of events or behaviors in a particular situation.

When Asked to Imagine Someone Who Fits the Description "Construction