72. The _______ is the tendency for
someone’s expectations about another to cause that individual to behave in a
manner consistent with those expectations.
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a.
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self-fulfilling prophecy
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b.
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projection
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c.
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halo effect
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d.
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stereotyping
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ANS: A
73. From
the beginning, Shannon felt that Sid did not have what it takes to succeed as
an emergency medical technician. She had argued against hiring him, but was
overruled by her boss and several other supervisors, who felt that he was
qualified for the job. Everyone was aware of Shannon’s feelings when Sid was
assigned to her unit. Several team members felt that Shannon was often
particularly hard on Sid. One month after being hired, Sid "froze up"
at an accident scene and forgot to complete an important procedure. Shannon
immediately recommended his dismissal. This may be an example of:
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a.
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stereotyping
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b.
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halo effect
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c.
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self-fulfilling prophecy
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d.
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projection
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ANS: C
74. Andy
has been particularly impressed with the creative problem solving skills
demonstrated on the job by Dan, whom he hired six months ago. While Andy is
aware that Dan has had a few minor disagreements with his team members and has
missed a few meetings, he feels that his overall performance nevertheless
warrants the highest possible rating on the performance appraisal required at
the conclusion of the company's probationary employment period. Andy may be
experiencing the perceptual error of:
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a.
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expectancy effect
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b.
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stereotyping
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c.
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self-fulfilling prophecy
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d.
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halo effect
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