The Personal Biases of Performance Appraisers

question 48

Multiple Choice

The personal biases of performance appraisers

• A) never influence appraisals if standardized instruments are used.
• B) are commonly based on worker sex, age, race, and physical characteristics.
• C) are always less influential than other response biases.
• D) are involved in the actor-observer bias.

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Definitions:

Subjective Experience

refers to the personal and internal perceptions, feelings, or thoughts that an individual has, which are inherently unique and cannot be directly known to others.

Behavioral

relates to actions, responses, or reactions of individuals or systems in response to external or internal stimuli.

Physiological

Pertaining to the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.

Trembling

Involuntary shaking or quivering movements, often resulting from emotional states, cold, or medical conditions.