Vernell Is Being Interviewed for a Job

question 11

Multiple Choice

Vernell is being interviewed for a job.Though it isn't really true,the interviewer suspects that Vernell is incompetent.Because the interviewer doesn't expect much from Vernell,he sits far away from her during the interview,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:

Mastery Goals

Objectives focused on developing competence or mastering a skill rather than on outperforming others.

Overlearning

The process of practicing a skill beyond the point of mere proficiency to ensure it can be performed easily and automatically.

Training Content

The material, topics, and information covered in a training program, designed to meet the learning objectives.

Meaningfulness

The quality of being significant or relevant, especially in relation to learning materials that connect to an individual's existing knowledge or experiences.