When Rating Scales Are Used in the Absence of Objective

question 74

Multiple Choice

When rating scales are used in the absence of objective measures,shifting standards may ________.

• A)mask stereotyping effects
• B)hinder efforts to minimize biases
• C)help raters avoid the effects of stereotypes
• D)reveal stereotyping effects
• E)help raters overcome unintentional biases

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Definitions:

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