The new fly-catching club elects Wilberforce,a hard-working but now retired sociology professor,as their first president.Marina,a sensible and experienced fly-catcher,who has always been unemployed,would have liked that job but knew that she had little chance.The members' decision was probably a case of

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Diffuse status characteristics, such as Wilberforce's status as a retired professor, are being generalized to the specific task of leading the club, despite Marina's relevant experience in fly-catching.

The New Fly-Catching Club Elects Wilberforce,a Hard-Working but Now Retired