In Studies That Have Presented Gender Information Concerning Prospective Applicants

In studies that have presented gender information concerning prospective applicants and have asked about hiring decisions,

A) the gender information tends not to make a difference, and qualifications are the most important criterion for hiring.
B) the gender information tends to be used in making stereotypical decisions concerning the suitability of the applicants.
C) inexperience is the most important criterion for a hiring decision, with a bias against the inexperienced applicant.
D) applicants with feminine characteristics, regardless of gender, receive more favorable ratings.