Rating the Performances of Students Who Are Perceived to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

Rating the performances of students who are perceived to be most able higher than comparable performance of students perceived to be less able is an example of which of the following errors?

• A)central tendency error
• B)halo effect
• C)mathematical-logical error
• D)severity error

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Definitions:

Nervousness

A feeling of agitation or anxiety, often experienced in anticipation of a stressful event or situation.

Behavioral Inhibition

In late infancy and childhood, a tendency towards shyness, manifested as avoidance or distress in new situations. This trait is linked to high reactivity (including irritability in response to new sensory stimulation) in early infancy.

Kindling-Sensitization Model

A theory suggesting that repeated exposures to stressful events may lead to an increased sensitivity to stress and eventually contribute to the onset of psychiatric disorders.

Depressive Episode

A period marked by persistent sadness, apathy, and other symptoms that significantly impact an individual's day-to-day functioning.