Jack observed his coworker Jane crying when she was called into the boss's office. Jack thinks that crying at work is a sign of weakness that makes women unfit for employment in his industry. Jack is displaying _____.
A) critical thinking
B) a social construction
C) work culture orientation
D) the difference-equals-deficit error

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Jack is exhibiting the difference-equals-deficit error by assuming that Jane's emotional display is a reflection of her overall fitness for employment in their industry. This assumption suggests that Jack views women as inherently emotional and less capable of handling the demands of their job.

Jack Observed His Coworker Jane Crying When She Was Called