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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.

Regarding stereotypes and prejudice, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Stereotypes often include a mixture of positive or negative qualities and are mainly used to control people. b. When a prejudiced person meets a likeable member of the rejected group, this member is seen as "an exception to the rule," not as evidence against the stereotype. c. Prejudice expressed in a disguised form is known as stereotype threat. d. Elements of prejudice can be unconscious and difficult to change.