Joe is an accountant who believes that women are not good in mathematical professions. He is in charge of hiring someone to help out in his business part time. After interviewing two candidates, he hires the male over the female although she was better qualified for the job. This is an example of what concept?
A) Bias
B) Discrimination
C) Stereotype
D) Prejudice

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This scenario is an example of discrimination, as Joe made a hiring decision based on gender rather than qualifications, resulting in unfair treatment of the female candidate.

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