When Sylvia Receives Her Annual Performance Evaluation,she Makes Note of All

question 176

Multiple Choice

When Sylvia receives her annual performance evaluation,she makes note of all of the positive statements that her supervisor has made,but subconsciously overlooks a handful of negative comments that are meant to help her improve in the future. This is a classic example of:

• A) The halo effect
• B) Stereotyping
• C) Low job satisfaction
• D) Perceptual selectivity
• E) Cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Hammer (Malleus)

A bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the other ossicles.

Stirrup (Stapes)

A small bone in the middle ear that is involved in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that enable the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the perception of taste.