A Worker Who Is Very Competent at Fixing Computer Problems

question 19

Multiple Choice

A worker who is very competent at fixing computer problems gets a reputation as the office's fix-it guru for everything. Soon, colleagues are approaching this worker whenever there are problems with the photocopier, the air conditioning or the adjustable office chairs. This is an example of:

• A) prejudice.
• B) the Pygmalion effect.
• C) the horns effect.
• D) the hero effect.
• E) the halo effect.

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