Your rating in a job interview is high in contrast to the candidate who was interviewed directly before you, who was rated extremely low. Your own high rating might be partially attributed to which of the following?
A) the halo effect
B) contrast effects
C) projection
D) stereotyping
E) prototyping

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The contrast effect is when the interviewer's perception of the previous candidate affects their perception of the current candidate. In this case, the interviewer may perceive the current candidate as more favorable because they are comparing them to the previous candidate who was rated extremely low.

Your Rating in a Job Interview Is High in Contrast