Suppose that a manager assumes older workers cannot perform well in important and challenging jobs because, in her opinion, they lack creativity and are risk averse. Which stereotype is this manager using? A) racial stereotype B) ethnic stereotype C) gender stereotype D) ability stereotype E) age stereotypes

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This is an example of age stereotypes, where assumptions about a person's capabilities are made based on their age, in this case, assuming older workers are less capable in certain roles due to perceived lack of creativity and risk aversion.

Suppose That a Manager Assumes Older Workers cannot Perform Well