When interviewing job candidates, Anka's first impression was more favorable to Louisa, who dressed in designer clothes and attended an expensive college, over Jill, who dressed more conservatively and graduated from a local college. Anka's implicit bias toward Louisa was influenced by .

A. gender schema. B. stereotyping. C. the glass ceiling. D. the salience effect. E. perception of social status.

The correct answer is letter "E": perception of social status.

Explanation:

The perception of social status refers to discriminating people by the level of income and lifestyles they have. People with higher buying power are usually seen as smarter and more educated while those with below-average income are usually seen with relative mistrust.  

This is a stereotype that leads to having incorrect ideas of how people are. In front of job interviews, all applicants must be evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience rather than on what is the price tag of the clothing they are wearing.

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