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Brooke Denne
on Oct 18, 2024
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Interviewers have a tendency to compare job candidates to other candidates interviewed at the same time rather than to some absolute standard.This is an example of a(n) ____ error in perception.
A) expectancy
B) contrast
C) similarity
D) continuity
Contrast Error
a bias in evaluating others' performance by overly emphasizing differences between the individual's performance and the group norm, rather than assessing the performance on its own merits.
Absolute Standard
A fixed criterion of measure that remains unchanged over time and under different conditions.
Perception Error
A mistake in interpreting or understanding information received from the environment due to biases, incorrect information, or misinterpretation.
- Understand the concept of perceptual errors in the interview process and employee evaluation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of perceptual errors in the interview process and employee evaluation.