Comparing applicants to one another in an interview process can lead to a cognitive bias known as the ... The ... occurs when an interviewer's perception of a candidate is influenced by the presence of other candidates, rather than evaluating each candidate based on their own merits and qualifications. This can result in unfair assessments and potentially lead to a biased selection process. It is important for interviewers to evaluate each candidate independently and objectively based on their qualifications and performance during the interview. Fill the blanks. a. Telegraphing b. Halo effect c. Central tendency d. Contrast effect e. Similar-to-me effect