Peggy Is a Stock Trader for a Small Company

question 111

Multiple Choice

Peggy is a stock trader for a small company. Her performance evaluations have always been positive. However, 3 months ago the company hired a new trader whose performance is much better than all of the other traders, including Peggy. At her next evaluation, Peggy's boss tells her that she is underperforming and must do better. This is likely an example of

• A) the halo effect.
• B) trait affectivity.
• C) the contrast effect.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Epilimnion

The upper layer of water in a stratified lake, characterized by warmer temperatures and high oxygen levels compared to deeper layers.

Hypolimnion

The colder, denser, bottom layer of water in a stratified lake, lying below the thermocline and not mixing with the warmer, upper layers.

Eutrophic Lake

A body of water characterized by high levels of nutrients leading to an abundance of plant life and depletion of oxygen, which can be detrimental to other organisms.

Oligotrophic Lake

A lake characterized by low nutrient concentrations, which typically supports little aquatic plant life.