The __________ is a rating bias which include the tendency of raters to rely on a single performance characteristic when assessing job performance
A) central tendency effect
B) halo / horns effect
C) leniency / severity effect
D) contrast effect

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The halo/horns effect refers to the tendency of raters to let their assessment of a single performance characteristic influence their rating of the overall performance. If the rater has a positive perception of a specific characteristic (halo effect), they tend to rate the individual's overall performance positively. Conversely, if the rater has a negative perception of a particular feature (horns effect), they tend to rate the individual's overall performance negatively.

The __________ Is a Rating Bias Which Include the Tendency