Stout and Dasgupta (2011) Found That Use of Generic Masculine

question 29

Multiple Choice

Stout and Dasgupta (2011) found that use of generic masculine language in interviews can have what effect?

• A) increase men's motivation and identification with the job
• B) decrease women's feelings of belongingness
• C) increase hypothetical salaries offered to men
• D) decrease the interviewer's ratings of women's suitability for the job

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