A manager believes that he should not hire older workers because they can't learn new skills. This belief is an example of ________.
A) a confirmation bias
B) a self-serving bias
C) stereotyping
D) a fundamental attribution error
E) an anchoring bias

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This belief reflects a stereotype of older workers as being unable to learn new things. Stereotyping refers to the process of categorizing individuals based on group membership, and assuming that they all share certain characteristics, behaviors, or abilities. Stereotyping can lead to biased judgments and discriminatory actions.

A Manager Believes That He Should Not Hire Older Workers