Janice is in the process of hiring a new assistant.As she reviews the credentials of all the applicants,she pays special attention to a young woman who comes from a very distinguished family in the area.Janice is exhibiting:
A)The similar-to-me effect
B)The social status effect
C)The salience effect
D)The prestige effect
E)The descendent effect

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The social status effect is the tendency to perceive individuals with high social status more positively than we perceive those with low social status.

Janice Is in the Process of Hiring a New Assistant