Which Person Is Most Likely Using a Gender Stereotype to Describe

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which person is most likely using a gender stereotype to describe Erin?

• A) Elvis: "Erin is mean. I saw her throw Charlie's cell phone into the recycling bin."
• B) Graham: "Erin really likes playing lacrosse. Every week, she plays center for three different teams."
• C) Roddy: "Erin is like all females, intelligent and understanding."
• D) Christopher: "Erin is different from anyone else I have ever met, she is really quiet."

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