The students in your class are presenting their oral presentations in front of the entire class. You have heard that there are several frequently used shortcuts to judging others and are wondering if any of these are being used by your teacher.
-Allison has just presented her paper and has done a really good job. Why should you not want to present your own paper directly after she does?
A) to avoid the stereotyping effect
B) to avoid the halo effect
C) to avoid the contrast effect
D) to avoid the projection effect
E) to avoid the ultimate attribution error

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The contrast effect occurs when our perception of something is influenced by the previous experience we had with something else. In this case, presenting immediately after Allison could lead to the audience perceiving your presentation as not as good as hers due to the contrast effect.

The Students in Your Class Are Presenting Their Oral Presentations