While Making Interpersonal Judgments, Fred Gives a Person Similar Ratings

question 10

Multiple Choice

While making interpersonal judgments, Fred gives a person similar ratings on traits that he sees as being interrelated without serious consideration of whether the person actually exhibits all of these traits. This is an example of which rating error?

• A) halo effect
• B) logical error in rating
• C) central tendency bias
• D) acquiescent response set

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Definitions:

Circumcised

Describes a male who has undergone the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis.

Same Activities

Engaging in actions or tasks that are identical or very similar to one another.

Sexually Active

Engaging in sexual behavior or activities, often implying the potential risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy.

Congruent

In agreement or harmony, or when two things match or are compatible.