Research Has Suggested That Individuals Who Are Particularly Uncomfortable in Evaluating

question 117

Multiple Choice

Research has suggested that individuals who are particularly uncomfortable in evaluating others are more likely to:

• A)provide lenient ratings.
• B)provide harsh ratings.
• C)fall victim to the central tendency error.
• D)demonstrate highly accurate ratings.

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Definitions:

Microsystem

In ecological systems theory, the immediate environment in which individuals interact face-to-face, such as family, school, and peer groups.

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the actions of others and then imitating or modeling those actions.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effects of behavior on future behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.