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 dressed.Though the candidate possessed the necessary qualifications and effectively answered all her questions,Sophie rejected him.This is an example of the ________.
A)self-serving bias
B)selective perception bias
C)representation bias
D)hindsight bias

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This is an example of selective perception bias, as Sophie allowed the candidate's dress to overshadow his qualifications and performance in the interview. She selectively perceived his appearance and made a decision based on it.

Sophie Is in Charge of Recruitment at Her Company