When Michael signs on Stanley for the company basketball team, he assumes that Stanley is a good player because he is African-American. Which of the following is Michael exhibiting in signing Stanley?
A) A bias
B) A gender schema
C) A stereotype
D) Reverse discrimination
E) Avert discrimination

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Michael is assuming that Stanley is a good basketball player solely based on his race, which is a stereotypical belief. A bias would be a preference or prejudice towards something, while a gender schema refers to beliefs about the gender roles and characteristics of males and females. Reverse discrimination and avert discrimination are not applicable here as they refer to discriminatory behavior towards a majority group or actively avoiding discrimination, respectively.

When Michael Signs on Stanley for the Company Basketball Team