Sharon Was Made the Captain of Her Softball Team Due

question 44

Multiple Choice

Sharon was made the captain of her softball team due to her excellent playing skills.However,the fact that she did not display good team management skills and was not very cooperative with her teammates was ignored while making her the captain.Which of the following biases is illustrated in this instance?

• A)Fundamental attribution error
• B)Assumed-similarity bias
• C)Self-serving bias
• D)Halo effect

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Definitions:

Baseball Game

is a competitive sport involving two teams, each trying to score runs by hitting a ball and running around a series of bases, played on a field.

Selective Attention

The mental process of focusing on one specific aspect or stimulus in the environment, while ignoring others.

Homecoming Queen Party

A social event typically associated with American high schools or colleges, celebrating the crowning of the "Homecoming Queen," elected during the homecoming festivities.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process involving the repetitive review of information to keep it in short-term memory.