The recency effect occurs during an individual's performance appraisal when a rater focuses most on events that have happened in the near past.

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The recency effect is a cognitive bias that causes people to remember and focus more on the most recent events when making decisions or judgments. This can affect performance appraisals, as raters may give more weight to recent events and overlook earlier behaviors or accomplishments.

The Recency Effect Occurs During an Individual's Performance Appraisal When