The selection committee was looking over the résumé of Abdul Ishtar, who had applied for the Dean of the College position.His records showed that he was born and raised in South Yemen, but had been in the United States for the past 25 years.He has been chair of the psychology department of a regional university for the past 12 years.His letters of recommendation were excellent.Some of the women on the committee expressed concern about the ability of a man raised in an Islamic culture to treat women fairly and objectively.Their resistance resulted in his being excluded as a finalist.Which barrier to effective interpersonal communication does this example reflect?
A)ethnocentrism
B)different communication codes
C)stereotyping and prejudice
D)assuming similarity

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This example reflects the barrier of stereotyping and prejudice, as the women on the committee expressed concern about the ability of a man raised in an Islamic culture to treat women fairly and objectively, without having any evidence or knowledge about his values or behavior towards women. This shows a preconceived notion or stereotype about Islamic culture and its treatment of women, resulting in prejudice against the candidate.

The Selection Committee Was Looking Over the Résumé of Abdul