Meredith selected one of the job applicants specifically because the applicant reminded Meredith of herself at that age.It sounds like Meredith encountered the ______ problem in selection.
A) stereotyping
B) "like me" syndrome
C) halo effect
D) mini-me effect

Question

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The "like me" syndrome refers to the tendency of individuals to favor those who are similar to themselves, and this is exhibited in Meredith's selection of an applicant who reminds her of herself at that age.

Meredith Selected One of the Job Applicants Specifically Because the Applicant