Vernell Is Being Interviewed for a Job

question 11

Multiple Choice

Vernell is being interviewed for a job.Though it isn't really true,the interviewer suspects that Vernell is incompetent.Because the interviewer doesn't expect much from Vernell,he sits far away from her during the interview,interrupts her frequently,and seems distracted when she speaks.As a result,Vernell becomes nervous,starts to stutter,and loses her train of thought several times.The interviewer's final impression is that Vernell is,as he suspected,incompetent.This impression is most likely the result of

• A)the trait negativity bias.
• B)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C)primacy effects.
• D)the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Legal Ethical Rules

Guidelines that govern the professional conduct of lawyers and legal practitioners to ensure integrity and fairness.

Legal Liability

The legal responsibility one party has for the consequences of their actions or omissions, which may result in harm or loss to another party and require compensation.

Inadequate Research

A situation where the level of investigation or study into a subject is insufficient to meet the required standards or objectives.

Duty of Competence

The obligation for professionals, especially in legal and medical fields, to maintain a reasonable level of skill and knowledge while serving their clients or patients.