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) randomness bias
B) self-serving bias
C) anchoring effect
D) representation bias

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The anchoring effect occurs when an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the anchor) when making decisions. In this case, Sophie's decision was influenced by her initial impression of the candidate's attire.

Sophie Is in Charge of Recruitment at Her Company