In Harber's (1998) study, poorly written essays received higher ratings if participants were led to believe they were written by
A) White students.
B) Male students.
C) Female students.
D) Black students.

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Harber's study found that poorly written essays received higher ratings when participants believed they were written by Black students, demonstrating a bias where evaluators may overcompensate in their assessments to avoid appearing prejudiced.

In Harber's (1998) Study, Poorly Written Essays Received Higher Ratings