After Conducting a Series of Interviews, the Members of the Hiring

question 24

Multiple Choice

After conducting a series of interviews, the members of the hiring committee feel fairly positive about Ms. Rajwa. After discussing her performance during the interview, the committee members feel even more positive about this job candidate. This is best considered an example of

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) stereotype threat.
• C) group polarization.
• D) realistic conflict theory.
• E) group think.

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Definitions:

Prototypes

Original models or early drafts on which subsequent forms are based or developed, often used in design and testing phases.

Particular Category

A specific division within a broader classification system, used to group entities that share common characteristics.

Attentional Blink

The phenomenon where a person cannot perceive a second target stimulus in a visual display if it occurs within 200-500 milliseconds after the first stimulus.

Attention Deficit Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty maintaining attention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.