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Lesson, we're examining a scenario from the hiring process where an interviewer's early impression of a candidate significantly influenced their overall evaluation.
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This situation offers a practical insight into cognitive biases that can affect decision making.
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Let's analyze what type of bias james exhibited when he allowed the interviewee's initial stumble to color his perception of her subsequent performance.
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James's negative impression formed after the interviewee fumbled the first question, leading him to view her remaining answers unfavorably, despite her competent performance throughout the rest of the interview.
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So, we will take a look at the options.
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A.
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Confirmation bias.
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Involves seeking out information that confirms pre -existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence.
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Not the primary issue in this scenario, though.
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B.
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Attribution bias...