Based on the cognitive principles of how we form initial impressions, explain the most likely reason for Alex's immediate, subconscious assumption about the other person's profession, even before they started speaking.

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When encountering a stranger, individuals automatically process three key social categories: race, gender, and age. This cognitive shortcut occurs before assessing secondary characteristics like clothing or facial expressions. These primary categories provide a quick, though often stereotypical, basis for forming initial impressions and expectations about the person.

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