Jeff, a supervisor, learns that his subordinate, Javier, supports a football team that he likes. He also learns that they both like listening to the same genre of music. During an appraisal, these factors heavily influence Jeff's assessment of Javier. This scenario is an example of
A) hindsight bias.
B) similarity bias.
C) confirmation bias.
D) proximity bias.

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This scenario is an example of similarity bias, as Jeff's assessment of Javier is heavily influenced by their shared interests in football and music, indicating a preference for individuals who are similar to oneself.

Jeff, a Supervisor, Learns That His Subordinate, Javier, Supports a Football