Ellen is an employment interviewer.One day she interviews three job applicants and rates the third applicant very negatively.If the contrast effect is responsible for this negative rating, we can be sure that the first two applicants were
A)perceived as totally unqualified for the job.
B)seen by Ellen to be very different from herself.
C)seen by Ellen to be very similar to herself.
D)perceived as well qualified for the job.
E)given unstructured interviews.

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The contrast effect occurs when the evaluation of one option is influenced by comparisons with others. In this case, if the third applicant was rated very negatively due to the contrast effect, it implies that the first two applicants were perceived as well qualified, making the third seem less so in comparison.

Ellen Is an Employment Interviewer