Joe believes that females cannot be pilots and opposes the military's use of women in combat.It is his belief that females are not strong enough, emotionally and physically, to perform the duties that are required to fly fighter jets.Joe's belief that women are weak is __________.

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Joe's belief is based on a stereotype, a widely held but oversimplified idea about a group of people. It is not a form of discrimination, which would involve actual actions taken to disadvantage women. It is also not a negative behavior, which would involve harmful or offensive actions towards women. Finally, it is not necessarily an unconscious association, as Joe may be aware of his belief and openly express it.

Joe Believes That Females Cannot Be Pilots and Opposes the Military's