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60. When an interviewer is positively predisposed
toward a job candidate because the candidate enjoys the same hobby as the
interviewer, which perceptual error is most likely to occur?
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a.
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contrast error
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b.
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similarity error
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c.
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Pollyanna
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d.
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the Golem effect
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ANS: B
61. When
an interviewer is negatively predisposed toward a job candidate because the
candidate is from a different background than the interviewer, which perceptual
error is most likely to occur?
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a.
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Pollyanna
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b.
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contrast error
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c.
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similarity error
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d.
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the Golem effect
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ANS: C
62. When
an interviewer examines an outstanding applicant and then rates the following
average applicants too low, which error has occurred?
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a.
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similarity error
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b.
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first-impression error
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c.
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contrast error
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d.
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overweighing of negative information
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ANS: C
63. When
an interviewer examines a mediocre applicant and then rates the following
average applicants too high, which error has occurred?
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a.
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the Golem effect
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b.
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similarity error
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c.
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contrast error
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d.
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Pollyanna effect
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