Peggy Is a Stock Trader for a Small Company

Multiple Choice

Peggy is a stock trader for a small company. Her performance evaluations have always been positive. However, 3 months ago the company hired a new trader whose performance is much better than all of the other traders, including Peggy. At her next evaluation, Peggy's boss tells her that she is underperforming and must do better. This is likely an example of

A) the halo effect.
B) trait affectivity.
C) the contrast effect.
D) stereotype threat.