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 European-American 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.
A
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