Chapter 13 Reviews Studies Which Suggest That Preferential-Selection Processes (Often

Chapter 13 reviews studies which suggest that preferential-selection processes (often referred to as affirmative action) can undermine the performance of those individuals they are supposed to benefit. What is the applicability of this conclusion to college and university admissions policies?

A) It would only be relevant if colleges and universities admitted students based on race without considering other merit-based factors.
B) It would only be relevant if colleges and universities considered race but not gender in their admissions practices.
C) It would only be applicable if students were able to find out whether they were admitted due to affirmative action considerations.
D) It is not applicable to college and university admissions because the studies on which these conclusions are based are only correlational in nature.