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melina_rosy

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Everyone knows Plutonians are sneaky little wretches who will steal you blind if you aren't careful. Polly is a Plutonian. Therefore, Polly is a thief. This line of reasoning is typical of ________.
 
  A) group association
  B) assumed similarity
  C) stereotyping
  D) the halo effect

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Bill, a manager at a consulting firm, has been keenly analyzing the performance of a new recruit who turns out to be extremely intelligent.
 
  He concludes that she will be a good manager in the future even though her interpersonal skills are not half as impressive. This conclusion on Bill's part seems to be the result of ________.
  A) stereotyping
  B) selective perception
  C) the halo effect
  D) assumed similarity


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nikmaaacs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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