Which one of these options reflects correct gender differences in attributions?
A)Men tend to think that the reason another man succeeded in a traditionally female task is luck.
B)Women tend to think that the reason a man succeeded in a traditionally female task is luck.
C)Women tend to think that the reason another woman succeeded in a traditionally masculine task is luck.
D)Men tend to think that the reason another man succeeded in a traditionally masculine task is luck.

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The correct option is women tend to think that the reason another woman succeeded in a traditionally masculine task is luck.
Both men and women seem to think that if a woman succeeds in a traditionally masculine task it is caused by luck, not ability, but if a man succeed in such task, it is caused by his ability.

Which One of These Options Reflects Correct Gender Differences in Attributions