Which Appraisal Method Is Most Likely to Cover the Entire

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which appraisal method is most likely to cover the entire evaluation period and not focus on the last few weeks or months?

• A) essay
• B) rating scale
• C) critical incident
• D) paired comparison

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Definitions:

Katz

Likely refers to Daniel Katz, an American psychologist known for his contributions to social psychology and the study of attitudes.

Ego-Defensive Function

A psychological mechanism in which individuals adopt attitudes or behaviors to protect their self-esteem or justify actions that might be unacceptable or threatening to their ego.

Attitude Functions

The roles that attitudes play in the cognitive and social processes of an individual, such as expressing values or guiding actions.

Value-Expressive Function

A psychological function wherein attitudes and preferences express the individual's central values and self-concept.