Thorndike (1920)called the Tendency to Judge Specific Traits on the Basis

question 40

Multiple Choice

Thorndike (1920) called the tendency to judge specific traits on the basis of general impressions the

• A)halo effect.
• B)general standoutishness.
• C)testing effect.
• D)experimenter bias effect.

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Definitions:

Establishment Stage

The phase in a business or career development during which a foundation is built and stabilized, leading towards growth.

Horns Error

A bias in performance appraisals where a person is judged based on a single negative trait, impacting the overall assessment negatively.

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

is a performance appraisal method that uses specific descriptions of employee behaviors to rate performance on a scale, providing a more objective and concrete evaluation.

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to gauge attitudes or responses, where participants indicate their level of agreement with a statement along a linear scale.