Even though Emiliana's job performance has not changed over the past year, she received a higher evaluation this year because she has become better friends with her boss. This is an example of _____, which leads to _____.

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This is an example of bias, as the evaluation is influenced by factors outside of job performance. More specifically, it is an example of criterion contamination, as the evaluation includes factors that are not relevant to job performance (i.e. the friendship with the boss).

Even Though Emiliana's Job Performance Has Not Changed Over the Past