Research on masculine generics has shown that

A) the masculine terms are unbiased shortcuts under most conditions.
B) the masculine terms are not truly generic.
C) the masculine terms conjure male images for many, but awareness dissolves negative effects.
D) no simple conclusions can be drawn from the research.

Masculine Generics

Language use where male-oriented terms are used as the default or norm, often leading to the invisibility or marginalization of women.

Unbiased Shortcuts

Decision-making heuristics or methods that attempt to minimize prejudice and preconceptions in order to speed up cognitive processing.

Male Images

Representations or depictions of men in various forms of media, which can influence societal perceptions and stereotypes.