The Halo Effect, the Tendency to Overgeneralize a Favorable Impression

question 243

Multiple Choice

The halo effect, the tendency to overgeneralize a favorable impression of a person, is most related to which factor?

• A)physical attractiveness
• B)competence
• C)physical proximity
• D)similarity

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