When Ramona passes William in the hall, she gives him a friendly smile. But he is deeply engaged in a conversation with a friend and so doesn't notice her walk by. Ramona concludes, "Will is a real snob. He never says hello to anyone!" Ramona's conclusion is an example of:

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Ramona's conclusion is an example of a social-cognitive bias because she is making a broad judgment about William's character based on a single, limited interaction without considering other possible explanations for his behavior.

When Ramona Passes William in the Hall, She Gives Him