A professor infers that a tall African-American male is probably attending the college on a basketball scholarship.The professor's conclusion reflects a(n):

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The professor's conclusion reflects a stereotype, which is a generalized belief about a particular group of people. In this case, the stereotype is that African-American males who are tall are typically good at basketball and are therefore likely to be attending college on a basketball scholarship.

A Professor Infers That a Tall African-American Male Is Probably