John thinks Mary is a great team member in his department based on a project he worked with her on a few months ago.During a current project, John has received several complaints about Mary from various team members.Despite this, John persists in believing his initial opinion of Mary is correct.This is an example of what effect?
A)Biased assimilation effect
B)Framing effect
C)Correspondence bias effect
D)Pseudodiagnosticity
E)Dilution effect

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This is an example of the biased assimilation effect, which occurs when individuals selectively interpret information in a way that supports their preexisting beliefs or opinions. John's initial positive impression of Mary has influenced his interpretation of the complaints about her, causing him to discount or dismiss them in favor of his original belief.

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