You are the recruiter for RESEARCH Inc., where your most recent task is to hire a research technician. You have set up an interview schedule to interview six applicants. You notice that in your assessment of the candidates you have been comparing them to one another. You are finding this to be an extremely long process and are not sure if this is very effective. You are

a$.$

using contrast effects.

b$.$

using stereotyping.

c$.$

using prejudice.

d$.$

using selective perception.

e$.$

using the halo effect.