Shafir (1993)asked participants to play the role of the judge in a divorce case in which both parents are seeking custody.Parent A has an average income,average health,average working hours,reasonable rapport with the child,and a relatively stable social life.Parent B has an above-average income,minor health problems,lots of work-related travel,a very close relation with the child,and an extremely active social life.To whom were the participants more likely to deny custody?
A) Parent A
B) Parent B
C) Males were more likely to vote for parent A;females were more likely to vote for parent B.
D) No significant trends were found.

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Participants were more likely to deny custody to Parent B because even though they had an above-average income, they had health problems, lots of work-related travel, and an extremely active social life which may affect their ability to provide adequate care for the child. Parent A, on the other hand, had reasonable rapport with the child and a relatively stable social life which may be considered as more conducive to providing good care for the child. There was no indication of a gender effect on the decision.

Shafir (1993)asked Participants to Play the Role of the Judge