Jonathan was hired to be an assistant professor at large state university along with four other recent graduates. Even though they were suppose to have their Ph.D.'s completed, none of them did. Jonathan was the last to arrive on campus and the Chair, who has not taken any action against the others, finally explodes and fires Jonathan on the spot saying , ""I've had enough of you people!"" This is a clear example of:
A) Halo effect
B) Stereotyping
C) Low validity
D) Contrast error

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The Answer of Jonathan was hired to be an assistant professor at large state university along with four other recent graduates. Even though they were suppose to have their Ph.D.'s completed, none of them did. Jonathan was the last to arrive on campus and the Chair, who has not taken any action against the others, finally explodes and fires Jonathan on the spot saying , ""I've had enough of you people!"" This is a clear example of:
A) Halo effect
B) Stereotyping
C) Low validity
D) Contrast error

Jonathan Was Hired to Be an Assistant Professor at Large