Duran Went to the Same College as His Manager

question 97

Multiple Choice

Duran went to the same college as his manager.The two often speak of the college's sports and traditions together.Although Duran is a below-average performer, his manager gives him an average rating on his performance appraisals.It is likely his manager made an error due to _______.

• A)contrast
• B)attribution
• C)similarity
• D)recency
• E)ranking

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