Henry is a blue-collar worker who misbehaved at work. He is most likely to be severely punished for his actions if
A) his offense was consistent with people's stereotypes about blue-collar workers.
B) his offense was inconsistent with people's stereotypes about blue-collar workers.
C) the evaluators were from upper management.
D) the evaluators were also blue-collar workers.

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When individuals engage in behaviors that are consistent with stereotypes about their group, they are more likely to be punished severely. In this case, Henry is a blue-collar worker who misbehaved at work, and if his offense was consistent with people's stereotypes about blue-collar workers, he is more likely to be severely punished. Evaluators' backgrounds (upper or blue-collar management) do not necessarily predict the severity of punishment.

Henry Is a Blue-Collar Worker Who Misbehaved at Work