After Encountering an Exceptionally Good Cashier, We Might See an Average

question 45

Multiple Choice

After encountering an exceptionally good cashier, we might see an average cashier and evaluate him as below average.This is an example of

• A) the contrast effect.
• B) the halo effect.
• C) first impression bias.
• D) stereotyping.
• E) projection.

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Definitions:

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is inherently fair, causing people to rationalize an unfortunate situation as deserved by the victim.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups in terms of preference, trust, and favoritism.

Neural Influences

The impacts of the nervous system's structure and function on behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes.

Aggression

A variety of actions that may cause physical or mental damage to the individual, others, or items surrounding them.