Author Question: The halo effect is: a. when observational methods and ratings scales will likely not be an ... (Read 87 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

The halo effect is:

a. when observational methods and ratings scales will likely not be an effective tool to use due to the vague nature of the attribute being observed.
b. when the overall impression of an individual clouds the rating of that person in one select area.
c. when the individual doing the rating identifies with the person being rated and thus rates the individual inaccurately.
d. when an individual is being too nice in his or her ratings of another.

Question 2

You are interested in exploring empathic responses of a specific counselor trainee. You therefore view all of this trainee's counseling sessions with a client and rate the counselor's responses. This is an example of:

a. a sociometric measure.
b. an event sampling.
c. a time sampling.
d. semantic ratings.