Which type of rater error occurs when a participant consistently chooses the extreme position at one end of the scale?
A) Error of leniency
B) Error of central tendency
C) Halo effect
D) Demand effect
E) Socially desirable responding

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When a participant consistently chooses the extreme position at one end of the scale, it is known as the error of leniency. This can occur when the participant has a tendency to overrate or underrate the target being evaluated.

Which Type of Rater Error Occurs When a Participant Consistently