Fictitious sets of credentials for psychologists, identical except for the gender of the applicant, were sent to department chairpersons. The "female" applicant was
A) rated less favorably than the "male."
B) rated more favorably than the "male."
C) considered qualified for a lower-level position than the "male."
D) rated less favorably than the "male" and considered qualified for a lower-level position than the "male."

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This scenario illustrates gender bias in hiring practices, where the female applicant is both rated less favorably and considered for lower-level positions compared to the identical male applicant, despite having identical credentials.

Fictitious Sets of Credentials for Psychologists, Identical Except for the Gender