Asked by Alexus Jackson on Sep 27, 2024
Due to the subjectivity of rating scales, the halo effect is probably minimal.
Halo Effect
A cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person influences their feelings and thoughts about that person's character or properties.
Rating Scales
A method for assessing attitudes, feelings, behaviors, or performance by assigning values or ratings according to a predetermined scale.
Subjectivity
Subjectivity refers to how someone's judgment is shaped by personal opinions and feelings instead of outside influences, making it inherently individual and biased.
- Understand the inherent subjectivity and potential biases in rating scales.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the inherent subjectivity and potential biases in rating scales.