Elvira is almost 30 years old but looks quite a bit younger. When she participates in discussions with businesspeople who don't know her well, she often finds they don't pay much attention to her ideas, because they assume she is immature and inexperienced. What type of barrier is Elvira facing?
A) a physical barrier
B) a perceptual barrier
C) a language barrier
D) an organizational barrier

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Elvira is facing a perceptual barrier, as the businesspeople are making assumptions about her based on her appearance rather than paying attention to her ideas or experience.

Elvira Is Almost 30 Years Old but Looks Quite a Bit