Because we tend to identify with the individuals we are rating, we sometimes rate them higher than we actually believe them to be. This concept is called:
A) generosity error.
B) interrater reliability.
C) criterion referenced rating.
D) the halo effect.

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The generosity error occurs when a rater tends to give higher ratings than warranted, often because of a bias towards or identification with the individual being rated. This leads to an overly generous assessment.

Because We Tend to Identify with the Individuals We Are