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 is making a(n)______ error.
A) contrast
B) attribution
C) similarity
D) recency

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The manager is overlooking Duran's below-average performance and giving him an average rating on his appraisals possibly due to their shared college background and the similarity bias. This bias can cause managers to rate employees based on personal similarities or perceived familiarity rather than on objective performance measures.

Duran Went to the Same College as His Manager