Application of Shortcuts Used in Judging Others

question 92

Multiple Choice

Application of Shortcuts Used in Judging Others
Frederic has 15 sales employees for whom he is responsible. In the next month, he must conduct performance evaluations for all of his employees. His employees are all so different, sometimes it seems to Frederic there is no way to give an honest appraisal of each individual. Just this morning, for example, two employees were late for the weekly sales meeting. Frederic can never remember Jake being late before, but Carol is late every week. Carol's constant tardiness for their weekly meeting is the primary characteristic that comes to mind when Frederic sits down to do her performance appraisal. Jake, on the other hand, is always on time, always has his reports in by their due date, and always meets all deadlines. Then there is George.
George is his outstanding salesperson. Each month Frederic expects more business to be written by George than the previous month, and George never lets him down. At least Frederic knows he can depend on George.
-Frederic's expectations of George are an example of which of the following?

• A)assumed similarity
• B)stereotyping
• C)halo effect
• D)self- fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Ellipsoidal

Shaped like an ellipse, often referring to an ellipsoidal joint in the body that allows movement in two planes.

Saddle

In anatomy, refers to a saddle-shaped joint that allows movement in several planes, such as the thumb joint.

Posterior Thigh

The back part of the thigh, consisting of muscles like the hamstrings that are involved in extending the hip and flexing the knee.

Iliopsoas

A major hip flexor muscle, composed of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, important for walking and running.