If a hiring manager is interviewing someone who reminds him of himself when he was just starting out, he may assume that the candidate also shares his values, work ethic and abilities.This is an example of
A) the contrast effect.
B) the halo effect.
C) first impression bias.
D) stereotyping.
E) projection.

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This is an example of projection, where the hiring manager projects his own characteristics onto the candidate, assuming they share similar traits because of perceived similarities.

If a Hiring Manager Is Interviewing Someone Who Reminds Him