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The Halo Effect Occurs When One Characteristic of a Person

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The halo effect occurs when one characteristic of a person shapes our general impression of that person which, in turn, biases our perceptions about the other characteristics of that person.


Definitions:

Big Five

A model that outlines five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability, often contrasting with introversion.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by kindness, cooperativeness, warmth, and consideration of others.

Vulnerable Narcissism

A form of narcissism where individuals may display sensitivity to criticism, insecurity, and a fragile self-esteem, in contrast to the grandiosity seen in overt narcissism.

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