John Is Familiar with a Perceptual Error Known as the Recency

question 110

Multiple Choice

John is familiar with a perceptual error known as the recency effect. How might John incorporate this knowledge into his performance evaluation with his boss?

• A) He can start strong in the early part of the review period and then let his performance diminish as the evaluation comes nearer.
• B) He can focus on performing well in the time just prior to the performance evaluation as that is what his boss is most likely to remember.
• C) The recency effect would not apply to performance evaluations.
• D) He can maintain average performance throughout and be seen as a steady worker.

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