Annika says, "I didn't get a job offer because the interviewer was biased and it was a nasty day. However, Kathy didn't get an offer because she isn't qualified.". This is an example of __________.

a. construct differentiation
b. stereotyping
c. self-serving bias
d. internal attributions
e. scripting


c

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The degree to which perception of an object is influenced by the background in which it appears is called ______.

A. environment confidence B. field dependence C. environment dependence D. field confidence

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Which of the following personality variables was NOT shown to be positively related to

extraversion? A) adventurousness B) Machiavellianism C) self-esteem D) verbal aggression

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__________ is the ability to make reasonable decisions about what to believe or do based on

careful evaluation of available evidence and arguments. A. Critical listening B. Comprehensive listening C. Critical thinking D. Evaluation

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Tim, the manager of a marketing company, is faced with a complication at work. Without a second thought, he calls Luke, one of his team members, and orders him to handle the situation

The manager lists the exact steps Luke should take, butLuke doesn't like being told what to do and immediately feels defensive. What kind of approach did the manager use? a. Controlling b. Evaluating c. Manipulative d. Flexible

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