Phil,the Store Manager,recently Had to Fire Sue,an Employee Who Graduated

question 63

Multiple Choice

Phil,the store manager,recently had to fire Sue,an employee who graduated from North College.He felt that Sue was not well trained at her school.So when Steven,also a graduate from North College,applied for Sue's old position,he did not want to consider hiring him,feeling Steven also probably did not receive the proper training.Phil was affected by _____ bias.

• A)blind
• B)training
• C)confirmation
• D)representativeness
• E)adjustment

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Definitions:

Organization

Refers to a structured group of individuals working together to achieve common goals, which can vary in size, structure, and purpose across different contexts.

Disequilibrium

A state of cognitive imbalance or conflict that arises when new information contradicts existing beliefs or knowledge, driving the process of learning and adaptation.

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (around 4-8 months) repeat actions that affect their environment, showing an early understanding of cause and effect.

Sensorimotor Stage

A developmental phase from birth to about 2 years of age, in Jean Piaget's theory, where infants learn about their environment through their sensory and motor interactions.