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


Answer: A

Psychology

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