Helen Is a Very Pleasant Person with Whom to Work

question 91

Multiple Choice

Helen is a very pleasant person with whom to work. She is consistently very positive and enthusiastic about her work. Her supervisor rated her high in every area on her performance evaluation based upon this characteristic. This is an example of which of the following?

• A)selectivity
• B)self- fulfilling prophecy
• C)halo effect
• D)stereotyping

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