When an interviewer is negatively predisposed toward a job candidate because the candidate is from a different background than the interviewer,which perceptual error is most likely to occur?

A) Pollyanna
B) contrast error
C) similarity error
D) the Golem effect

Different Background

A different background refers to the diverse experiences, cultures, or education levels individuals come from, contributing to a rich variety of perspectives.

Perceptual Error

A cognitive mistake that occurs when one's interpretation of sensory information does not accurately reflect reality.

Golem Effect

The phenomenon where lower expectations placed upon individuals either by supervisors or the individuals themselves lead to poorer performance.