Halo Effects Are Most Likely to Be Caused by

question 119

Multiple Choice

Halo effects are most likely to be caused by

• A)reliance on implicit personality theories.
• B)the tendency to perceive women as having a nurturing role.
• C)biases in the graphology process.
• D)the use of structured interviews in personnel selection.

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Definitions:

Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions carried out by infants, initially by chance and then intentionally, to explore and learn about their environment.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed in early childhood.

Mental Symbols

Representations in the mind that stand in for objects, concepts, or actions, allowing individuals to think, remember, and solve problems.

Pretend Play

Pertains to imaginative play where children create scenarios and roles, demonstrating creativity and the ability to symbolize abstract concepts.