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

question 148

Multiple Choice

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 __________.

• A)a stereotype
• B)a form of discrimination
• C)a negative behavior
• D)an unconscious association

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