Which of the following is not a stereotype?
A) Older workers will tire more quickly than younger workers.
B) Women are too emotional to be police officers.
C) College professors are narcissistic.
D) Politicians are sleazy and dishonest.
E) People of Asian descent have dark hair.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, etc., that do not take individual differences into account. Choice E is not a stereotype but rather an observation of a common physical trait among people of Asian descent, which does not imply a judgment or assumption about their behavior or abilities.

Which of the Following Is Not a Stereotype