Which of these is the best description of the "rusty halo" error in performance appraisal?

a) downgrading performance of older workers
b) overall negative evaluations given on the basis of a single failure
c) an evaluator's ratings of most employees tend to be below average
d) higher ratings given to employees who work in brick and mortar jobs


B

Psychology

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Which theory suggests that motor development takes place over time through a self-organizing principle using sensory feedback?

a. dynamic systems b. ecological c. constructivist d. nativist

Psychology

As early as 4 months of age, infants ____

a. recognize their names b. produce at least 10 words c. understand 40 words d. remember their parents' names

Psychology

Julia's child has facial deformities, a smaller-than-normal head, intellectual disability, learning difficulties, and delayed growth. If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Julia when she was pregnant, which was she most likely abusing?

A. nicotine B. cocaine C. marijuana D. alcohol

Psychology

Festinger and Carlsmith found that participants paid just $1 to lie to another student about how much they enjoyed a task displayed greater attitude change than those paid $20 to tell the same lie. These results are best explained by:

A. the insufficient justification effect. B. the foot-in-the-door phenomenon. C. the overjustification effect. D. self-perception theory.

Psychology