Janelle filled out a peer evaluation rating form for her teammates in her OB class. She rated everyone as a "3" or "4" on the 6-point scale. This is an example of ___________ perceptual error.
A) Halo
B) Leniency
C) Central tendency
D) Recency
E) Contrast effects

Question

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Central tendency is the tendency to rate everyone in the middle of the scale, avoiding extreme ratings.

Janelle Filled Out a Peer Evaluation Rating Form for Her