Jessica Recently Joined a New Company and Was First Introduced

question 1

Multiple Choice

Jessica recently joined a new company and was first introduced to Michelle, her cubicle neighbor. Michelle came across as amiable and cheerful. During lunch she met another colleague, Carrie, who did not come across as friendly as Michelle. In this situation, Jessica's interpretation of Carrie's personality is most likely to be affected by a ________.

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) self-serving bias
• C) contrast effect
• D) confirmation bias
• E) bandwagon effect

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Definitions:

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can communicate various emotions and intentions.

Kinesics

Study of human movement and gesture.

Haptics

The study and use of touch and its effects in communication and interaction between people or with technology.

Proxemics

Study of how close or far away from people and objects people position themselves.