Luciana and Mateo Are Both in the STEM Field and Both

question 35

Multiple Choice

Luciana and Mateo are both in the STEM field and both have recently experienced setbacks in their jobs. Luciana is starts to think her setback means she is not cut out for this line of work, while Mateo believes his setback is mainly due to his recent lack of sleep due to having a new baby. This is an example of ______.

• A) misdiagnosed ascription
• B) stereotypic attribution bias
• C) the gender difference in professional fault
• D) the gender difference in occupational achievement

---

Definitions:

Stand-Alone

Describes something that operates independently or can function without the need for external support.

Bottom-Up

An approach that starts at the most specific, detailed level and works up to a broader perspective, especially in planning and analysis.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health and liquidity.

Pre-Tax Salvage

The estimated value of an asset before taxes that can be recovered at the end of its useful life through sale or disposal.