During the Interview Ken Was So Impressed with Barbie's Knowledge

question 10

Multiple Choice

During the interview Ken was so impressed with Barbie's knowledge of aesthetic engineering he offered her the job on the spot. Unfortunately her job performance did not meet his expectations. Ken may have fallen victim to ________.

• A) selective perception
• B) stereotyping
• C) assumed similarity
• D) the halo effect

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Definitions:

ABS Wheel Speed Sensors

Devices in a vehicle's braking system that measure the speed of each wheel to help prevent the brakes from locking up during stopping.

Tire Slip Rate

The ratio of the difference between the wheel's rotational speed and the vehicle's speed to the vehicle's speed, indicative of traction loss.

Slip

The difference in speed between two interacting surfaces in relative motion, often referring to tires losing grip on the road.

Hydraulic Power Brake Booster

A device that uses hydraulic pressure to assist in the application of the vehicle's brakes, reducing the effort required by the driver.