What Perceptual Error Occurs When a Supervisor Incorrectly Rates an Employee

question 190

Multiple Choice

What perceptual error occurs when a supervisor incorrectly rates an employee at a similar level across all performance dimensions based on an overall impression of that employee?

• A)Attribution error
• B)Stereotyping
• C)Projection bias
• D)Halo effect
• E)Recency effect

Understand the influence of social situations and individual differences on behavior.

Identify the contributions of key figures and historical perspectives in applied social psychology.

Describe the scientific methods and goals of applied social psychology.

Recognize the importance of considering cultural and global perspectives in psychology.

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Definitions:

NLRA Coverage

Refers to the scope of businesses and workers protected under the National Labor Relations Act, which governs labor relations in the United States, including rights to organize and collective bargaining.

Opt Out Approach

A policy or system where individuals are assumed to be participants unless they choose to opt-out or decline participation.

Certification Election

A formal process through which employees vote to accept or reject representation by a labor union.

Performance Strike Replacements

Workers who are hired to take over the duties of striking employees with the focus on maintaining productivity.