The Head of the Department of Mathematics at a Large

question 12

Multiple Choice

The head of the Department of Mathematics at a large university considers applications only from those who are alumni of the university for faculty positions in the department.The professor is demonstrating:

• A)normative influence.
• B)group polarization.
• C)prejudice.
• D)the common-knowledge effect.

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