When an interviewer examines an outstanding applicant and then rates the following average applicants too low,which error has occurred?
A) similarity error
B) first-impression error
C) contrast error
D) overweighing of negative information

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This is a case of contrast error where the interviewer rates the average applicants too low because they have been influenced by the outstanding applicant. In comparison to the outstanding candidate, the average applicants may seem lesser in quality, resulting in them being rated lower than their actual potential.

When an Interviewer Examines an Outstanding Applicant and Then Rates