severity error

a type of rating error in which the ratings are consistently overly negative, particularly with regard to the performance or ability of the participants. It is caused by the rater’s tendency to be too strict or negative and thus to give undeservedly low scores. Also called severity bias. Compare leniency error.

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December 26th 2024

thought insertion

a delusion in which the individual believes that thoughts have been irresistibly forced into his or her mind and ascribes these thoughts to outside sources.