Which of the Following Is Referred to as a Halo

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is referred to as a halo effect?

• A) interpreting a person's behavior in comparison to others recently encountered
• B) judging someone on the basis of our perception of the group to which he or she belongs
• C) attributing our own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors
• D) underestimating the influence of external factors when making judgments about people
• E) drawing a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic

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Definitions:

Methylphenidate

A stimulant medication used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy by increasing attention and controlling behavior.

Sleep Disturbances

Disruptions in normal sleep patterns, which can include difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development.

Methylphenidate

A stimulant medication commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.