The effect of a low rating given a previous interviewee on the rating given to a subsequent interviewee is known as the
A) central tendency error.
B) contrast error.
C) halo effect.
D) leniency error.

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The contrast error occurs when the evaluation of a person's characteristics is affected by comparisons with individuals previously evaluated. In this context, if a previous interviewee receives a low rating, it may cause the subsequent interviewee to be rated more favorably (or unfavorably) in contrast, rather than being evaluated solely on their own merits.

The Effect of a Low Rating Given a Previous Interviewee