Assume you are an employment interviewer and you make an incorrect hiring decision based on the applicant's physical appearance.What caused you to make this error?
A) selective perception
B) self-fulfilling prophecy
C) first-impression error
D) stereotype

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First-impression error is a cognitive bias that occurs when an individual forms an opinion about someone based on their initial impression. This can lead to incorrect hiring decisions, as the interviewer may make assumptions about the applicant's abilities and qualifications based on their physical appearance.

Assume You Are an Employment Interviewer and You Make an Incorrect