An African-American candidate and a European-American candidate apply for a job

However, both are only moderately qualified for the position. The person making the hiring decision is a European-American. Which of the following statements best illustrates the most likely outcome?
a. The European­American will most likely be hired because he is given the "benefit of the doubt" regarding his
abilities by the person hiring.
b. The African-American will most likely be hired as the European-American making the decision will overcompensate out of a fear of being discriminatory.
c. Neither candidate will be hired because they are only moderately qualified.
d. There is no way to predict which candidate will be hired.

ANSWER: a