Cathy Just Got Transferred to a New Department

question 36

Multiple Choice

Cathy just got transferred to a new department. She has long believed that her new supervisor is a cranky, disagreeable person. According to confirmation bias, what will Cathy most likely do on her first day in the new supervisor's department?

• A) She will forget about the things she has thought about her new supervisor.
• B) She will look for positive behaviors on the part of her supervisor.
• C) She will share her feelings with the new supervisor.
• D) She will look for negative behaviors on the part of the supervisor.

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