During the annual company picnic, a "friendly" debate erupts over who performed best in the ultimate Frisbee game played at last year's picnic. The battle lines are drawn between departments, and everyone insists the best performance was demonstrated by those in their own departments. What might be the root cause of this debate?
A) Selective perception
B) Halo effect
C) Performance bias
D) Self-fulfilling prophecy

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A) Though all employees were present at the game, they differ in their recall of outstanding players. They recall good plays made by the people in their own department but not others, and this describes selective perception.

During the Annual Company Picnic, a "Friendly" Debate Erupts Over