Yolanda Is Interviewing for a Job as an Engineer

question 88

Multiple Choice

Yolanda is interviewing for a job as an engineer.She is doing very well until the interviewer,a man,asks her if she believes that a woman can handle the responsibilities of being an engineer.After that,she stumbles over answers and becomes distracted.Yolanda is showing the effects of:

• A) self-serving bias
• B) attributional bias
• C) prejudiced attitudes
• D) stereotype threat

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Definitions:

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias against a person or group of people, often based on stereotypical assumptions rather than actual experience or knowledge.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Workplace

An environment or location where people are employed and work together to achieve common goals.

Racism

Prejudice and discrimination based on race.