Both Jorge and Joycelin are applying for two residencies after medical school: orthopedic surgery (a traditionally male-dominated residency)and pediatrics (a traditionally female-dominated residency).If Jorge and Joycelin have similar academic records,which of the following is most likely to occur?

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Research has shown that in male-dominated fields, men are often preferred over women with similar qualifications, while in female-dominated fields, women are sometimes preferred over men with similar qualifications. Therefore, it is likely that Jorge will have an advantage in orthopedic surgery interviews due to the traditional gender bias of the field, while Joycelin will have an advantage in pediatric interviews due to the same bias.

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