Common Errors In Judgement Analysis

After learning about the common errors in judgment, stereotypes, snap judgments, unwarranted assumptions, projection, the halo effect, and sweeping generalizations, it was evident that I have experienced them all (Bethel University 2013). The most common error in judgment, in my personal opinion, is stereotyping. A person is usually stereotyped into one category or another when they do not fit what society thinks they should (Bethel University, 2013). For example, my boyfriend has never been in any trouble and has served his time in the military. He fought in Iraq for a year and it was very traumatic for him. He decided to tell his story by tattooing it on his arm and the only color in his artwork is in the American Flag. Many people have assumed that it come from prison because it is a big art piece and it is not in color. Another example is when I was younger, I had assumed that preachers were holy at all times until I realized they were human and trying their
I was the Administrative Assistant for the last two years, but six years prior I was a support specialist who worked hands on with disabled clients. The previous supervisor was a family friend who I helped get hired in 2012. He began his employment with our company as a support specialist. When the supervisor position became available last year, we thought he was a great candidate. He was promoted and so was I. We began our new roles as supervisor and administrative assistant with many changes being made within the company. Things were great until his attitude took a turn for the worse and it started with demeaning slander to the women. Eventually, he upset a client, therefore, he was put on leave and investigated. During his leave time, I was asked to step in and fulfill the role of supervisor while maintaining my administrative job. I had just started to school at Bethel and my son had started high