_____ error results when a rater assigns his/her ratings on the basis of the employee's most recent performance,and is most likely to occur when appraisals are done only after long periods.
A) Halo
B) Contrast
C) Recency
D) Virtual

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Recency error occurs when the rater assigns ratings based on the most recent performance, ignoring the employee's overall performance over the entire period. This error is more likely to occur when appraisals are done only after long periods, and the rater's memory is biased towards recent events.

_____ Error Results When a Rater Assigns His/her Ratings on the Basis