We Use a Number of Shortcuts When We Judge Others

question 8

Multiple Choice

We use a number of shortcuts when we judge others. All of the following are shortcuts that we use to judge others except ________.

• A) stereotyping
• B) the halo effect
• C) the contrast effect
• D) the self-serving bias
• E) selective perception

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Definitions:

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