Dave believes all college professors are irritable, impatient, and uninterested in whether students learn. His belief is an example of a(n):
a) confirmation bias.
b) script.
c) attribution.
d) stereotype.
ANS: D, A stereotype is a set of characteristics believed to be shared by all members of a particular group.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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