Duran went to the same college as his manager.The two often speak of the college's sports and traditions together.Although Duran is a below average performer,his manager gives him an average rating on his performance appraisals.It is likely his manager made an error due to _______.
A)contrast
B)attribution
C)similarity
D)recency

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The manager likely made an error due to "similarity," as the shared experience and connection over the college's sports and traditions might have led the manager to view Duran more favorably than his performance warrants. This is an example of similarity bias, where people tend to favor those who are similar to themselves in some way.

Duran Went to the Same College as His Manager