Colton Decided Not to Hire the Candidate Who Had Attended

question 49

Multiple Choice

Colton decided not to hire the candidate who had attended the state school because he knew that everyone who went to that school preferred to party rather than study. Which perceptual error is Colton making?

• A) halo effect
• B) stereotyping
• C) contrast effects
• D) projection

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Definitions:

Depersonalization

A psychological state in which an individual feels detached from their thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity, often as a response to stress or trauma.

Emotional Exhaustion

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Low Accomplishment

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Real Stressor

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