In the context of performance appraisals, which of the following occurs when the rater tends to use only one part of a rating scale?
A) A distributional error
B) A contrast error
C) A halo error
D) A horns error

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A distributional error occurs when a rater tends to use only one part of a rating scale, such as rating most employees as average, or being too lenient or too strict.

In the Context of Performance Appraisals, Which of the Following