Jack recently had a job interview that seemed to go exceedingly well by all objective standards. However, Jack noted that his interviewer seemed to be in a bad mood that day. To what extent should Jack be concerned about the latter piece of information?
A) He should be aware that he will likely be viewed less favorably by the interviewer than if the interviewer was in a good mood.
B) He should be very concerned about the interviewer's bad mood unless something happened immediately after the interview to improve the interviewer's mood.
C) He should assume there is virtually no chance he will be offered the position due to the interviewer's negative mood.
D) He should not be concerned at all since the interviewer's mood should have no bearing on how he or she evaluates Jack.
E) He should feel encouraged about his job prospects since the interviewer's bad mood will prompt him or her to give Jack the benefit of the doubt.
Answer: A
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