You've interviewed someone for a job. The person is a perfect match of skills and enthusiasm for the position. In a background check, you discover that he or she was fired from a previous position because of an office affair. According to implicit personality theory, you will
A) decide not to offer the person a position
B) offer the position but make sure he or she knows you won't tolerate such behavior
C) ask your friends what to do
D) offer the position and hope for the best

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Implicit personality theory suggests that we make assumptions about people's personalities and future behavior based on past behaviors or traits. Discovering the candidate was fired for an office affair might lead one to assume they could engage in similar behavior again, potentially influencing the decision not to offer the position.

You've Interviewed Someone for a Job