Samantha's rating in a job interview is high in contrast to the candidate who was interviewed directly before her, who was rated extremely low. In this case, Samantha's high rating can be partially attributed to the ________.
A) confirmation bias
B) contrast effect
C) fundamental attribution error
D) self-serving bias
E) bandwagon effect

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The contrast effect occurs when people evaluate an individual's characteristics in comparison to the characteristics of those who came before or after them. In this case, Samantha's high rating can be influenced by the low rating that the previous candidate received. Therefore, the best choice is B - contrast effect.

Samantha's Rating in a Job Interview Is High in Contrast