In a study of sex discrimination in hiring, researchers found that women were more likely to be discriminated against when
a. the evaluators were female
b. the decisions were made under time pressure
c. the evaluators were given statistical information about each candidate
d. the evaluators were in a good mood
Answer: B
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a. obtains a profile by compiling many scores. b. standardized institutional subjects. c. has a different profile for everyone who takes it. d. uses statistics to minimize criticisms.
Burt witnesses a mugging on a crowded bus but does nothing to help the victim. When later asked by the police to explain his inaction, Burt says that he figured someone else would help the victim. Burt has cited which explanation for the bystander effect?
a. arousal-cost-reward c. group inhibition b. diffusion of responsibility d. social contagion