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

question 524

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)group polarization
• C)group think
• D)realistic conflict theory
• E)stereotype threat

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell that conducts impulses through the nervous system.

Dendrite

The branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the body, or soma, of the neuron from which it projects.

"Tree"

A perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information.