AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the examples of a stereotype (based on gender) are: Girls are emotional, soft spoken and gentle. Girls are good at dance, cooking and painting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some psychologists believe that although stereotypes can be absorbed at any age, stereotypes are usually acquired in early childhood under the influence of parents, teachers, peers, and the media. If stereotypes are defined by social values, then stereotypes only change as per changes in social values.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stereotype is most frequently now employed to refer to an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic.

Detailed explanation-4: -A stereotype is an over-simplified and unjustified opinion about others. It is problematic because it ignores diversity among individuals. Stereotypes are intentional because images are created and fixed on people.