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 what phenomenon?
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 is projecting his own qualities, values, and work ethic onto the candidate based on a perceived similarity, rather than objective evaluation.

If a Hiring Manager Is Interviewing Someone Who Reminds Him