One of the nurses on the unit said, "Male patients have a low threshold for pain." This is an example of what type of illogical thinking?

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This type of "crooked" thinking occurs when one believes that because A has a particular characteristic, every other A also has the same characteristic. This kind of thinking is exemplified when stereotypical statements are used to justify arguments and decisions.

One of the Nurses on the Unit Said, "Male Patients