The Literature Examining Gender Discrimination in STEM Has Found Each

question 11

Multiple Choice

The literature examining gender discrimination in STEM has found each of the following EXCEPT ______.

• A) women are more likely to experience hostile and benevolent sexism
• B) faculty evaluating hypothetical job candidates prefer female applicants at a 2:1 ratio over male candidates
• C) participants are twice as likely to hire a male candidate for a job that requires math
• D) female and male science professors view male lab manager applicants as more competent than female applicants

Recognize the behavioral component of attitudes through examples.

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and its cultural variations.

Understand the role of social norms in shaping behavior and attitudes.

Identify strategies for reducing prejudice and discrimination.

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Definitions:

Cash Inflow

Money received by a business, typically from operational, investing, and financing activities.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used to assess the profitability of an investment.

Compound Interest

This refers to the calculation of interest on both the initial amount deposited or borrowed as well as on the interest that has already been accumulated over previous periods.

Desired Rate of Return

The minimum percentage of gain or profit expected by an investor from an investment.