The Halo Effect Occurs When

question 40

Multiple Choice

The halo effect occurs when:

• A) we like a person whose attitudes are similar to our own.
• B) we gain a favorable impression of a person who reminds us of someone we already know and like.
• C) a favorable or unfavorable impression of someone biases our future expectations and inferences about that person.
• D) we like a person whose actions make us look good.

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Definitions:

Scientific Thought

A systematic way of questioning and examining the natural world, and the analysis of empirical evidence to reach conclusions.

Intellectual Growth

Intellectual growth is the development of mental faculties and cognitive abilities, often through learning, education, and experience.

Visual Field

the entire area that can be seen when the eyes are focused on a single point, encompassing both the central and peripheral vision.

Occipital Lobe

A region of the brain located at the back of the head, primarily responsible for processing visual information.