The type of rating scale that is least susceptible to the effects of response sets and other errors in rating, such as the halo effect and the leniency error, is the __________ rating scale.
A) forced-choice
B) graphic
C) man-to-man
D) standard

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The forced-choice rating scale minimizes the effects of response sets and other rating errors because it requires raters to choose between two or more specific options, rather than rating on a scale or continuum. This method reduces the likelihood of biases such as the halo effect and leniency error by limiting the rater's ability to provide uniformly positive or negative ratings without consideration of specific behaviors or traits.

The Type of Rating Scale That Is Least Susceptible to the Effects