Margaret Was Tasked with Filling the Position of Accountant for Her

question 9

Multiple Choice

Margaret was tasked with filling the position of accountant for her company. She interviewed 15 people, but of the 7 she called back for second interviews, 6 were men. Margaret realized she was acting out of her thoughts about ________, thinking men were better with numbers than women.

• A)social status
• B)stereotypes
• C)the glass ceiling
• D)covert discrimination
• E)the salience effect

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Physical Conditioning

A process of training or exercise aimed at improving physical fitness, strength, and endurance.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors considered appropriate in their society.

Cultures

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that shape their way of life.

Standards

Established norms or requirements that dictate the expected quality, performance, or conduct in various fields or activities.