MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-The tendency to let our assessment of an individual on one trait influence our evaluation on that person on other specific traits.
A)Absolute standards
B)Relative standards
C)Individual ranking
D)360-degree appraisals
E)Peer evaluation
F)Performance measurement
G)Halo error
H)Graphic rating scale
I)Leniency error
J)Documentation
K)Paired comparison
L)Similarity error
M)Attribution theory
N)Management by objectives (MBO)
O)Forced-choice appraisal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term for the tendency to let our assessment of an individual on one trait influence our evaluation of that person on other specific traits is "Halo error." This cognitive bias can lead to inaccurately positive or negative overall assessments based on one perceived strength or weakness.