A rater systematically assigns ratings in the middle range, thus avoiding extremely positive and negative ratings. Which type of error BEST characterizes this rater's ratings?
A. leniency error
B. severity error
C. central tendency error
D. halo effect
Answer: C
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a. individuating information b. just-world beliefs c. looking for commonalities d. avoiding social competition
According to Faust et al. (2010), ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an informal criterion that many trial judges rely upon to decide whether expert testimony is admissible?
a. The testimony must be helpful to the jury. b. The testimony must be trustworthy and valid. c. The testimony must be nonredundant with other previous testimony. d. The testimony must help prove or disprove an important issue in the case.
Sammy took two aspirin to treat a pounding headache. This is an example of _____
a) avoidance learning. b) extinction learning. c) escape learning. d) learned helplessness.
These are actions taken in advance of a potentially stressful situation to minimize its impact
a) emotion-focused coping b) proactive coping c) primary appraisal d) problem-focused coping