A recruiter who assumes that a candidate with high distinctions in university results also has other great job match qualities (without checking)has engaged in what type of perception shortcut?
A)stereotyping
B)contrast effect
C)halo effect
D)selectivity
E)assumed similarity

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The recruiter has engaged in the halo effect by assuming that the candidate's high distinctions in university results indicate that they possess other great job match qualities without checking or gathering additional information. This perception shortcut is often based on the assumption that if a person is good in one aspect, they must also be good in other areas.

A Recruiter Who Assumes That a Candidate with High Distinctions