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A(n) ________ refers to a discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state.
 
  A) problem
  B) decision
  C) instinct
  D) intuition
  E) perception

Question 2

A candidate is likely to receive a more favorable evaluation if preceded by mediocre applicants and a less favorable evaluation if preceded by strong applicants. This is an example of the halo effect.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) A problem refers to a discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state. Decision making occurs as a reaction to a problem.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: We don't evaluate a person in isolation. Our reaction is influenced by other persons we have recently encountered, and this phenomenon is explained by the contrast effect.


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