You overheard a conversation in which two individuals are describing a person named "Pat." Pat is described as gentle, talkative, and aware of the feelings of others. Based on how men and women are perceived, you are most likely to assume that Pat is a(n):

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The traits described (gentle, talkative, and aware of the feelings of others) are stereotypically associated with women, leading to the assumption that Pat is a woman.

You Overheard a Conversation in Which Two Individuals Are Describing