When People Have One Trait or Quality That We Either

question 168

Multiple Choice

When people have one trait or quality that we either admire or dislike very much, we often assume that they also have other admirable or negative traits. This describes a phenomenon known as

• A) the proximity effect.
• B) the mere-exposure effect.
• C) the halo effect.
• D) the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Research Patterns

Recurrent themes, methods, or findings that emerge in research studies across different areas of study.

Consideration

Consideration in leadership and organizational behavior refers to the extent to which a leader shows care, concern, and respect for followers' needs and feelings.

Psychological Closeness

The feeling of proximity and intimacy towards another individual or group, which may not necessarily correspond to physical distance.

Misleading Statement

A declaration or assertion that is intended to deceive or lead a person away from the truth or accurate understanding.