The 26-year-old head of a small company selects no employees over the age of 35 for a task force on technology upgrades.This is an example of ________.
A) selective perception
B) racial profiling
C) negative politeness
D) stereotyping

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This is an example of stereotyping because the head of the company is making a general assumption about all individuals over the age of 35 without considering their individual skills and qualifications for the task force.

The 26-Year-Old Head of a Small Company Selects No Employees