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The belief that women make good nurses, is a ________.

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misconception
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stereotype
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prejudice
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fact
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Solution

The correct option is B stereotype
A stereotype is a fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Stereotypes based on gender start with the belief that only a particular gender has the qualities to do a particular kind of job. The perception that women make good nurses is a prominent gender based stereotype.

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