In one study in which science professors from a broad sample of U.S. universities were sent an undergraduate student's application for a lab manager position, half the applications bore a male name, and half bore a female name. The accomplishments listed in the application were identical. Which statement about the results of the study is true?
A. Both male and female professors viewed the female student as less competent.
B. Male professors viewed the female student as less competent, but female professors viewed the female student as more competent.
C. Female professors viewed the female student as less competent, but male professors viewed the female student as more competent.
D. Both male and female professors viewed the female student as more competent.
Answer: A
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