Venu is the director of human resources at his company and often bases hiring deci- sions on his stereotypic belief that older adults are less competent than are younger adults. In doing so, Venu is engaging in stereotype
A) application.
B) knowledge.
C) activation.
D) assessment.

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Stereotype application refers to the use of a stereotype in making judgments about an individual. In this case, Venu is using his stereotype about older adults to make hiring decisions, which is an example of stereotype application.

Venu Is the Director of Human Resources at His Company