Mr. McDuffy does not like the idea that his grades could hold his students back. As a result, he makes sure to give all students As or Bs, even if they don't deserve it. "If they aren't really skilled, they will find out in college," he rationalizes. Mr. McDuffy is making the ________ error.

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Mr. McDuffy is making the leniency error, which involves giving higher grades than deserved, often to avoid conflict or to make students feel better.

Mr McDuffy Does Not Like the Idea That His Grades