John Is Harry's Boss, and Really Likes the Way Harry

Multiple Choice

John is Harry's boss, and really likes the way Harry handles a number of people-related issues. John feels that Harry is an up-standing guy who really cares about other people, even though he is not very good at the technical aspects of his job. John uses this overall impression and gives Harry a really good rating in the performance evaluation. Which of the following perceptual errors explains John's behavior?

A) Recency effect
B) Leniency
C) Halo
D) Contrast effect
E) Central tendency