Tim says to his friend Juan,"Your grandfather is pretty fun.I never thought old people could be that much fun." Tim's comment is an illustration of:

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Tim's comment suggests that he holds a certain expectation or stereotype about how older people behave. This is referred to as a role schema, in which people have preconceived notions about how individuals in certain roles or demographic groups behave. Tim may have believed that older people are typically less fun or lively than younger individuals, but Juan's grandfather contradicted this expectation.

Tim Says to His Friend Juan,"Your Grandfather Is Pretty Fun