As described in the text, college students sometimes stereotype female professors as less competent than male professors. However, this stereotype only seems to surface ____.
A) when students are evaluated negatively by a female professor
B) when students are taking classes from both male and female professors
C) among male students
D) among students who perform poorly in school

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The stereotype of female professors being less competent tends to surface when students receive negative evaluations from them, as it may serve as a defense mechanism to rationalize their own poor performance.

As Described in the Text, College Students Sometimes Stereotype Female