Question

Renaldo is preparing to rate Marquez on his annual performance evaluation. As he looks at the first item, Renaldo thinks about the meeting he had with Marquez last week. Marquez shared with Renaldo that his wife was quite ill and that there may be days when he would be called to the hospital unexpectedly. Renaldo knows that a poor review will cost Marquez his bonus which Renaldo knows would be very difficult for Marquez financially. Based on this, Renaldo may give Marquez ratings that show:

Answer 1

Answer: The ratings Renaldo give Marquez may show a recency effect.

Explanation: The recency effect or recency bias occurs when recent events or ideas come to mind first than earlier-presented information. In many cases, this new information is more important when it's necessary to make a important decision.

In Renaldo's case, the first thing that comes to his mind, it's the recent meeting with Marquez and not Marquez's performance during the entire year. Most likely Ronaldo gives Marquez a good review.