Which of the following describes a stereotype?
A) Vladimir is especially attracted to Latin-American women.
B) Peter feels very uncomfortable interacting with Black Americans.
C) Robin is convinced that university professors are usually impractical and forgetful.
D) Cyril never hires people younger than 16 to work in his restaurant.

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A stereotype is a generalization about a group of people that is oversimplified and often inaccurate. In this case, Robin is making a sweeping generalization about university professors based on a limited experience or preconceived ideas.

Answer: D
 Cyril is making assumptions about people based on their age, which is also a form of stereotyping. He may be missing out on qualified and capable individuals who are under 16.

Which of the Following Describes a Stereotype