Exhibit 8-4: Select the type of problem likely to be made in the situations listed.
-Refer to Exhibit 8-4.A researcher who observes a student speaking rudely to her teacher rates that student very low on a number of behavioral traits.
A) Observer bias
B) Error of leniency
C) Error of central tendency
D) Halo effect
E) Contamination

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The situation described in the exhibit is an example of the halo effect. This occurs when an individual's overall impression of someone affects their perception of that person's specific traits or behaviors. In this case, the researcher is allowing the student's rude behavior to overshadow their other behavioral traits, leading to a lower overall rating.

Exhibit 8-4: Select the Type of Problem Likely to Be