Guest lecture 2 Flashcards
1
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Confirmation bias
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Tendency to gather evidence that confirms preexisting expectations
2
Q
Affect heuristics
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Occurs when emotions and mood heavily influence mental shortcuts
3
Q
Expectation anchor bias
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When we allow ourselves to anchor onto one certain piece of information about a candidate and use it to help us make decisions
4
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Affinity bias
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When we feel a natural affinity towards a candidate due to something we have in common
5
Q
Stereotyping bias
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An overgeneralised belief about a particular group of people
6
Q
Cultural fit
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How well does a candidate fit the culture of the team and company? Do they align with values and social style?
7
Q
Tackling bias in recruitment
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- Structured interviews
- Interview training
- Variety in interviews
