Following News Reports About a Severe Bus Accident, Dwayne Decides

question 161

Multiple Choice

Following news reports about a severe bus accident, Dwayne decides that it would be safer to drive than take the bus on his next several trips through the mountains. Dwayne is basing his decision on the

• A) representativeness heuristic.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) confirmation bias.
• D) availability heuristic.

Understand different types of perceptual errors and biases in organizational behavior.

Identify and explain how perceptual tendencies such as the halo effect, fundamental attribution error, stereotyping, and selective perception influence interpersonal interactions and decision making in the workplace.

Recognize the impact of personality traits on individual behavior in organizations.

Explain the role of projection in attributing personal characteristics to others within a professional context.

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