Asked by Anand Lakra on May 18, 2024
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Suppose that Aretha grew up in New York but currently works in California as a Human Resources Director. While she tries to be unbiased when reviewing job applications, she knows that she has a tendency to favor applicants from New York over other applicants. That is, she tends to engage in ____.
A) the discontinuity effect
B) ingroup favoritism
C) stigma by association
D) the minimal group effect
Ingroup Favoritism
Preferential treatment of, or more favorable attitudes toward, people in one’s own group.
Human Resources
The department within a business that deals with hiring, administration, and training of personnel.
New York
A state in the northeastern U.S., known for its significant cultural, financial, and media influence globally, with its most populous city sharing the same name.
- Understand the diverse kinds of bias and how they influence perceptions and behaviors within society.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the diverse kinds of bias and how they influence perceptions and behaviors within society.
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