The "Halo Effect" Refers To

question 69

Multiple Choice

The "halo effect" refers to:

• A)the phenomenon in which a defendant is seen as innocent and naïve.
• B)the phenomenon in which a person with expertise or status in one area is given deference in all areas.
• C)the phenomenon in which the defense attorney is given deference even when he is clearly stretching the truth.
• D)the phenomenon in which the witness is a member of the clergy.

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Definitions:

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