While interviewing Lia, Matthew nods his head and smiles whenever Lia responds with an answer that he likes. Matthew's behavior is an example of:
A)carryover effect.
B)social desirability.
C)sampling bias.
D)interviewer bias.

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Matthew's behavior of nodding and smiling when he likes Lia's answers shows that he may have a bias towards her and is evaluating her responses based on his personal preferences, rather than objectively assessing her qualifications for the position. This is an example of interviewer bias.

While Interviewing Lia, Matthew Nods His Head and Smiles Whenever