Samantha's Rating in a Job Interview Is High in Contrast

question 19

Multiple Choice

Samantha's rating in a job interview is high in contrast to the candidate who was interviewed directly before her, who was rated extremely low. In this case, Samantha's high rating can be partially attributed to the ________.

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

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Definitions:

Personality Inventory

A tool or questionnaire used in psychology to assess personality traits and characteristics of an individual.

Projective Test

A psychological assessment tool that involves interpreting ambiguous stimuli, thought to reveal hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Athletic Incompetence

A perceived or actual lack of skill in physical sports activities.

Pessimistic Attributional Style

A tendency to habitually attribute negative events to stable, global, and internal causes, potentially leading to depressive symptoms.