Jessica Recently Joined a New Company and Was First Introduced

question 71

Multiple Choice

Jessica recently joined a new company and was first introduced to Michelle, her cubicle neighbor. Michelle came across as amiable and cheerful. During lunch she met another colleague, Carrie, who did not come across as friendly as Michelle. In this situation, Jessica's interpretation of Carrie's personality is most likely to be affected by ________.

• A) confirmation bias
• B) contrast effect
• C) fundamental attribution error
• D) self-serving bias
• E) bandwagon effect

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