When Natalie heard the news reports about the large number of lay-offs taking place in the airline industry, she worried that her healthcare job would also be affected. What type of perceptual error is Natalie making?
A) Golem effect
B) halo effect
C) stereotyping
D) projection

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Natalie is projecting her fears about job security in the airline industry onto her own situation in the healthcare industry, which is unrelated. Projection involves attributing one's own thoughts or feelings onto another situation or person.

When Natalie Heard the News Reports About the Large Number