A younger adult and an older adult are both applying for a sales clerk position. How might ageist stereotypes affect their evaluations?

**Answer:**
- **Younger Adult:** The hiring manager might endorse negative stereotypes, viewing them as immature, irresponsible, or incompetent with 'work deficit characteristics' (Raymer et al., 2017).
- **Older Adult:** The manager might view them as slow, physically weak, or less adaptable, leading to biased evaluations for both applicants.

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Older workers can endorse negative stereotypes toward younger workers, often believing that they possess more work deficit characteristics, including perceptions of incompetence (Raymer et al., 2017). This form of ageism can significantly impact younger individuals in workplace settings, such as during the job application process.

Negative Stereotypes of Younger Workers

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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