Alexis believes that all male athletes are self-centered and sexist. Her beliefs are an example of

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Alexis's beliefs that all male athletes are self-centered and sexist are an example of stereotypes. Stereotypes are fixed, overgeneralized beliefs about a particular group of people that may or may not be accurate. Alexis's belief about male athletes is a stereotype because it is a fixed, overgeneralized belief about a particular group of people (male athletes).

Alexis Believes That All Male Athletes Are Self-Centered and Sexist