If a rater's performance ratings are generally lower for female employees than they are for male employees, the rater is likely committing which rater error?
A) halo effect
B) strictness
C) leniency
D) personal prejudice
E) contrast error

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Personal prejudice refers to when a rater allows their personal biases or prejudices to affect their ratings of an employee. In this case, the rater's lower ratings for female employees suggest that they may have a bias against women, leading to personal prejudice. The other options are not relevant in this situation. The halo effect refers to when a rater's overall impression of an employee influences their ratings on specific areas. Strictness and leniency refer to a rater consistently rating high or low across all employees. Contrast error refers to when a rater compares an employee's performance to other employees rather than an objective standard.

If a Rater's Performance Ratings Are Generally Lower for Female