Vernell Is Being Interviewed for a Job

question 116

Multiple Choice

Vernell is being interviewed for a job. The interviewer suspects that Vernell is incompetent. The interviewer doesn't expect much from Vernell and sits far away from her during the interview. He interrupts her frequently, and seems distracted when she speaks. As a result, Vernell becomes nervous, starts to stutter, and loses her train of thought several times. The interviewer's final impression is that Vernell is, as he suspected, incompetent. This impression is most likely the result of

• A) the trait negativity bias.
• B) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C) primacy effects.
• D) the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting eight stages that extend from infancy to adulthood.

Assessment Technique

A method or procedure used to evaluate, measure, or test certain characteristics, abilities, or performances of individuals or concepts.

Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, emphasizing stages that span throughout the lifespan.

Developmental Stage

A period in the growth or development of an individual, often characterized by specific physical, psychological, or emotional features.