In Harber's (1998) study, poorly written essays received higher ratings if participants were led to believe they were written by Black students than White students. This finding is an example of

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This finding is an example of modern prejudice, where individuals may reject overtly discriminatory beliefs or behaviors but still hold negative attitudes and beliefs on a more subtle or subconscious level. The higher ratings given to poorly written essays simply because they were believed to be written by Black students suggest that participants' underlying negative attitudes towards Black individuals influenced their evaluations, even if they were not consciously aware of it.

In Harber's (1998) Study, Poorly Written Essays Received Higher Ratings