In a Study Conducted by Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullianthan

question 177

Multiple Choice

In a study conducted by Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullianthan, identical resumes were sent in response to help wanted ads in newspapers, with half of the resumes assigned an African-American-sounding name and half assigned a white-sounding name.The study found that

• A)employers were equally likely to interview workers with white-sounding names and with African-American-sounding names.
• B)employers were 50 percent less likely to interview workers with African-American-sounding names.
• C)employers were 50 percent less likely to interview workers with white-sounding names.
• D)no employers chose to interview workers with African-American-sounding names.

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Definitions:

Indirect Coping

Strategies used to deal with stress or problems through means other than directly confronting or addressing the issue, possibly including avoidance or seeking support from others.

Confrontation

A face-to-face meeting or encounter, often involving a challenge or conflict between individuals.

Hardiness

Hardiness refers to an individual's resilience and ability to cope with stress and adversity, characterized by commitment, control, and challenge.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.