Stereotypes can influence first impressions in many way, and they can also cause problems. A stereotype is a strong idea about what a person is like learn stereotype at a young age, with idea they get from family members, friends, television, and movies. When people use stereotype to from first impressions, they expect the person to behave a certain way because of the stereotype. For example, they may expect a woman to be a good cook or a man to be strong. Because of their stereotype, people may believe these things without paying attention to differences between people. As a result, they may be incorrect in their impressions. This can hurt a relationship.