Mirra and Ben, a barista at her favorite coffee house, flirt when she orders her latte. Ben’s arms are covered in tattoos, and his nose is pierced in three places. Mirra is not sure she and Ben would be a good match because she is attracted to intellectual men. When Mirra mentions their flirtation to her friend Sara, she learns Ben has a Ph.D. in philosophy and hosts a podcast on applied ethics. In stereotyping Ben, Mirra ignored ______.

a. individual differences
b. patterns of classification
c. unique schemata
d. fixed impressions

a. individual differences

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false please

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Unlike task roles, relational roles are

A. counterproductive to the group's goals. B. formally designated. C. filled by only one person. D. more informal.

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