Question

question 6 of 10
mr. easton is 80, and he thinks that all young people with longer hair use
drugs. this is an example of:

a. social cognition.

b. discrimination.

c. stereotype.

d. rationalization.

Explanation:

A stereotype is a generalized belief about a group, assuming all members have certain traits. Mr. Easton assumes all young people with longer hair use drugs, which fits the definition of a stereotype. Social cognition is about how people process social info, discrimination is acting on prejudice, and rationalization is justifying behavior—none match here.

Answer:

C. stereotype.