A(n)________ occurs when an interviewer assumes that an applicant has certain traits because he or she is a member of a certain class.
A) contrast bias
B) stereotyping bias
C) premature judgment bias
D) interview illusion bias

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B)Stereotyping bias occurs when the interviewer assumes that the applicant has certain traits because he or she is a member of a certain class.The classic case of stereotyping bias is when an interviewer assumes that a women applicant cannot meet a certain physical requirement such as being able to lift 50 pounds.

A(n)________ Occurs When an Interviewer Assumes That an Applicant Has