Nicole was surprised when Ethan seemed confused about his role on his first day of work since he had seemed very comfortable with what was expected of him when she interviewed him last week. This is an example of a _____ perceptual error.
A) contrast effect
B) stereotyping
C) projection
D) halo effect

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The contrast effect occurs when our perception of something is impacted by a previous experience or exposure to something similar. In this case, Nicole's previous experience with Ethan during the interview may have influenced her expectations for his behavior on his first day of work, leading to her surprise when he didn't meet those expectations.

Nicole Was Surprised When Ethan Seemed Confused About His Role