Desperate for help with her computer, Darby calls her fiancé, thinking that he will know what to do because he is a man, and men are natural fixers. Darby's thinking in this instance is an example of __________.
A) androgyny
B) schema error
C) benevolent sexism
D) negative stereotyping

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Darby's assumption that men are natural fixers is an example of benevolent sexism, which involves attitudes that seem positive but are still rooted in gender stereotypes. In this case, Darby is assuming that her fiancé's gender gives him inherent abilities to fix technology.

Desperate for Help with Her Computer, Darby Calls Her Fiancé