A performance rating error in which the rater is reluctant to give employees either extremely high or extremely low ratings is referred to as a(n)
A)recency error.
B)error of central tendency.
C)leniency or strictness error.
D)halo error.

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An error of central tendency occurs when a rater is hesitant to give employees extreme ratings and instead gives everyone fairly average ratings. This can result in a lack of differentiation between high and low performers, leading to an inaccurate portrayal of employee performance.

A Performance Rating Error in Which the Rater Is Reluctant