Jessica Recently Joined a New Company and Was First Introduced

question 14

Multiple Choice

Jessica recently joined a new company and was first introduced to Michelle,her cubicle neighbour.Michelle came across as friendly and polite.During lunch time Jessica met another colleague,Carrie,who did not come across as friendly as Michelle.In this situation,Jessica's interpretation of Carrie's personality is most likely to be affected by

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

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