Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies stereotyping?
A) As Cathy is a working parent, her supervisor assumes that she often abuses sick day privileges.
B) Lilly and Ben work for the same firm, and both perform similar tasks. Although both are equally qualified and experienced, Ben's pay is much higher than that of Lilly's.
C) Erick's manager often says, "All Americans are aggressive and loud."
D) Violet's manager, Ted, often shows obscene pictures to her and threatens to fire her if she complains.

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Stereotyping involves making generalized beliefs or assumptions about a group of people based on their membership in that group, without considering individual differences. In option C, Erick's manager is making a generalized assumption about all Americans, which is a clear example of stereotyping.

Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies Stereotyping