Sophie is in charge of recruitment at her company. During a particular interview, the first thing Sophie noticed about the applicant was that he was improperly attired. Though the candidate possessed the necessary qualifications and effectively answered all her questions, Sophie rejected him. This is an example of the ________.
A) availability bias
B) self-serving bias
C) anchoring effect
D) confirmation bias

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The anchoring effect is demonstrated here as Sophie's initial impression of the candidate's improper attire negatively influenced her final decision, despite his qualifications and effective responses. This initial piece of information (the candidate's attire) anchored her judgment, leading to the rejection.

Sophie Is in Charge of Recruitment at Her Company