The Halo Effect Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The halo effect is:

• A) when observational methods and ratings scales will likely not be an effective tool to use due to the vague nature of the attribute being observed.
• B) when the overall impression of an individual clouds the rating of that person in one select area.
• C) when the individual doing the rating identifies with the person being rated and thus rates the individual inaccurately.
• D) when an individual is being too nice in his or her ratings of another.

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Definitions:

Acheulean Technology

A Stone Age technology characterized by distinctive oval and pear-shaped hand-axes, associated with early humans, particularly Homo erectus.

Genus Homo

The genus to which modern humans belong, characterized by higher mental faculties, upright posture, and bipedal locomotion.

Oldowan Tools

The earliest known stone tool industry, dating back to about 2.6 million years ago, associated with Homo habilis and used by early hominins for cutting, scraping, and processing animal and plant materials.

Homo Floresiensis

A species of small hominin that lived on the island of Flores, Indonesia, until about 50,000 years ago, known for its relatively small stature and brain size.