Which Term Is Used to Refer to the Tendency of a Rater

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which term is used to refer to the tendency of a rater to evaluate ratees higher than they objectively deserve because of the rater's inability to discriminate between aspects of the ratee's behavior?

• A) halo effect
• B) random error
• C) generosity error
• D) severity error

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Definitions:

Villains

Characters in stories or real life who are noted for their malign actions, often opposing heroes and embodying moral wrongdoing.

Media Imperialism

The domination of a mass medium by a single national culture and the undermining of other national cultures.

National Culture

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a nation.

Human Agency

is the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices, influencing their own life and the society they live in.