When rating study skills, communication skills, citizenship, and leadership Mrs.Jones gives Sally, her favorite student, high marks in all areas.The type of error involved in Mrs.Jones's rating is called the
A) logical error.
B) generosity error.
C) halo effect.
D) central tendency error.

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The halo effect occurs when an overall positive impression of a person influences how the individual is rated in specific areas, leading to higher ratings in all areas. This is seen in the scenario provided where Sally, Mrs. Jones's favorite student, receives high ratings in all areas.

When Rating Study Skills, Communication Skills, Citizenship, and Leadership Mrs