Which of the following candidates for a job would tend to be most likely to be chosen in the typical interview?
A) A candidate who is very different from the interviewer, but who has good skills for the job.
B) A candidate who is attractive to the interviewer.
C) The most qualified candidate.
D) A candidate who is not good at impression management, but has reasonably good skills for the job.
E) All of the above have an equal chance of being hired when a typical interview is used.

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Research has shown that interviewers tend to be biased towards candidates who are attractive to them, even if they may not be the most qualified for the job. This is known as the "beauty is good" stereotype. Therefore, in a typical interview, an attractive candidate may be more likely to be chosen over a more qualified but less attractive candidate.

Which of the Following Candidates for a Job Would Tend