Exhibit 8-4: Select the type of problem likely to be made in the situations listed.
-Refer to Exhibit 8-4.A researcher using a five-point rating scale to assess kindergartners' creativeness in their drawing gives only ratings of 4 or 5.
A) Observer bias
B) Error of leniency
C) Error of central tendency
D) Halo effect
E) Contamination

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The researcher is committing the error of leniency by only giving ratings of 4 or 5, indicating a higher level of creativity than may actually be present.

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