Newton believes that all airline pilots are calm, cool individuals who never get excited or show any strong emotional responses. In this case, Newton's beliefs about the traits and behaviors of airline pilots are one example of
A)the fundamental attribution error.
B)a confirmation bias.
C)stereotypes.
D)the matching hypothesis.

Question

Newton believes that all airline pilots are calm, cool individuals who never get excited or show any strong emotional responses. In this case, Newton's beliefs about the traits and behaviors of airline pilots are one example of ​
A)the fundamental attribution error.
B)a confirmation bias.
C)stereotypes.
D)the matching hypothesis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Newton's beliefs about airline pilots represent stereotypes, which are generalized beliefs or expectations about the characteristics and behaviors of a group of people.

Newton Believes That All Airline Pilots Are Calm, Cool Individuals