The Recency Effect Is More Common When

question 21

Multiple Choice

The recency effect is more common when

• A)evaluating someone who is easily identified with a visible demographic group.
• B)making an evaluation involving complex information.
• C)the decision maker has considerable experience in that situation.
• D)the decision maker believes most employees are above average.
• E)the decision maker has a strong learning orientation.

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Definitions:

CAPS Model

Stands for Cognitive-Affective Personality System, a psychological model emphasizing the interaction of cognitive and emotional processes in shaping personality.

Nomothetic Goals

Pertains to objectives that seek general laws and principles about behaviors or phenomena, aiming for universal insights.

Idiographic Goals

Goals that are unique to an individual's own interests, values, and aspirations.

Idiographic Goals

Unique, personal goals that are specific to an individual and differ from person to person.