Fictitious Sets of Credentials for Psychologists, Identical Except for the Gender

question 53

Multiple Choice

Fictitious sets of credentials for psychologists, identical except for the gender of the applicant, were sent to department chairpersons. The "female" applicant was

• A) rated less favorably than the "male."
• B) rated more favorably than the "male."
• C) considered qualified for a lower-level position than the "male."
• D) rated less favorably than the "male" and considered qualified for a lower-level position than the "male."

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