The Halo Effect Is Best Defined as the

question 31

Multiple Choice

The halo effect is best defined as the

• A) practice of forming an overall opinion on the basis of one outstanding characteristic.
• B) practice of grouping together employees who share common interests.
• C) phenomenon where group members lose their individuality and give in to group pressure.
• D) act of hiring one's own relative for a job in spite of there being more eligible candidates.

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Definitions:

Normal

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected state or condition.

Stereotyped Beliefs

Preconceived notions that are overly simplified and applied to groups or categories of people without acknowledging individual differences.

Psychological Illnesses

Mental health disorders characterized by disturbances in a person's thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

Perceived

Regarded or understood in a certain way based on observational or psychological interpretation, often subjective.