Asked by
Faith Ngibuini
on Nov 10, 2024
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Ellen is an employment interviewer.One day she interviews three job applicants and rates the third applicant very negatively.If the contrast effect is responsible for this negative rating, we can be sure that the first two applicants were
A) perceived as totally unqualified for the job.
B) seen by Ellen to be very different from herself.
C) seen by Ellen to be very similar to herself.
D) perceived as well qualified for the job.
E) given unstructured interviews.
Contrast Effect
A cognitive bias in which the evaluation of something is influenced by comparisons with other similar entities that differ in some aspects.
- Describe how perceptual biases affect the evaluation of candidates in job interviews and performance reviews.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe how perceptual biases affect the evaluation of candidates in job interviews and performance reviews.