Understanding the Impact of Middle Initials on Perceived Prestige

Who is the speaker and where do they work?

• Winjand A P van Tilburg at King's College London

• John Doe at Harvard University

• Emily Brown at Stanford University

• Jane Smith at Oxford University

What was the main finding of the experiment regarding middle initials?

• Students preferred essays with no middle initials.

• Students liked essays with more middle initials.

• Middle initials had no effect on students' preferences.

• Students disliked essays with middle initials.

How many middle initials were tested in the experiment?

• One, two, and three

• Two, three, and four

• None, one, and two

• One, two, three, and four

What stereotype is associated with people who have middle initials?

• They are seen as less intelligent.

• They are perceived as more prestigious.

• They are considered more approachable.

• They are viewed as less trustworthy.

What incorrect assumption do people make about work from authors with middle initials?

• It is more humorous.

• It is less creative.

• It is of a higher standard.

• It is of a lower standard.