An African-American candidate and a European-American candidate apply for a job.However, both are only moderately qualified for the position.The European-American making the hiring decision will most likely hire the European-American candidate because the person hiring will give this candidate the "benefit of the doubt" regarding his abilities.This illustrates

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This scenario illustrates unconscious discrimination, in which the person making the hiring decision is not intentionally trying to discriminate but is influenced by their unconscious biases and stereotypes. This highlights the fact that even individuals who do not consciously believe they are prejudiced can still perpetuate discrimination.

An African-American Candidate and a European-American Candidate Apply for a Job.However