In a Recent Experiment, Employers Were Less Likely to Invite

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a recent experiment, employers were less likely to invite the fictional candidate for an interview when the résumé implied the candidate was a parent-but only if the name was female. This suggests that people make assumptions about ________ that do not apply to other types of job candidates.

• A)women
• B)unmarried women
• C)women who work outside the home
• D)women with children
• E)people with families

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A variety of disorders impacting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and birth defects of the heart.

Competitiveness

A personality trait that describes the tendency of an individual or group to strive to be more successful than others.

Decisions

The process of making choices or conclusions after considering available information and alternatives.

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.