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londonang

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On her first day on the job, Sandra Washington forgot her umbrella and returned from lunch soaking wet. Since that first day, she has never had a problem with remembering things related to her job, and she has not forgotten her umbrella.
 
  At the end of her first year on the job, her supervisor noted on Sandra's performance appraisal that Sandra had a problem with forgetfulness. This incident is an example of ________.
  A) the halo effect
  B) stereotype
  C) harshness bias
  D) the primacy effect

Question 2

Laura notices that Amy does a much better job than her coworkers. She is on time and turns in work that has fewer errors than her coworkers. Laura's supervisor, Cheri, tells her of an upcoming position.
 
  Cheri is thinking about hiring from outside the company but Laura tells her she has the perfect candidate. This is an example of ________.
  A) the halo effect
  B) the similar-to-me effect
  C) the contrast effect
  D) the primacy effect



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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