Dr. Patel is grading student papers. After reading a particularly good paper, he finds himself grading the next paper more harshly than it probably deserves. This is an example of the __________ effect
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: contrast
Rationale: The contrast effect occurs when a rater evaluates one employee who is very strong in a number of dimensions such that, by comparison, the next employee is likely to appear weak, even if he is an average worker by other measures.
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A. unconditional positive regard B. person-centered therapy C. empathy D. wellness centered therapy.
How did sexual attitudes change in the United States during the mid- to late1980s?
a. They became much more liberal with respect to the sexual double standard. b. They become much more liberal with respect to same-sex orientation. c. They became more conservative regarding sexual behavior in general. d. They did not change much at all from the attitudes held during the 1970s.