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:

Phratry

A social unit in some societies, larger than a family but smaller than a tribe, often consisting of several clans or other kin groups.

Clan

A group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, often sharing a common ancestor.

Iroquois Terminology

Iroquois terminology consists of words, phrases, and concepts specific to the Iroquois, a group of Indigenous peoples of North America known for their political confederacy and impactful cultural practices.

Mother's Brother

in anthropology, emphasizes the role of a mother's brother (maternal uncle) in kinship systems, which can vary in importance and function across different cultures.