Based on the Results of Hebl Et Al

question 159

Multiple Choice

Based on the results of Hebl et al.'s (2002) field study on employers' reactions to homosexual job applicants,which of the following interactions is most likely to occur?

• A)When Jarvis,who is gay,responds to an ad for a salesperson,the employer is open and friendly,but indicates that the job has already been filled (even though the ad just appeared that morning).
• B)When Stacia,who is a lesbian,responds to an ad for a waitress,the restaurant owner calls her back for a second interview but is not very talkative and does not make eye contact with her.
• C)When Marvin,who is gay,responds to an ad for a bank teller,the interviewer is verbally abrupt and does not even allow him to fill out an application.
• D)When Holly,who is a lesbian,responds to an ad for a receptionist,the boss is verbally very friendly and calls her back for a second interview.

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