Halo Effect Is More Likely to Occur When

question 64

Multiple Choice

Halo effect is more likely to occur when:

• A)we know the target person and have a good opportunity to measure his or her job performance.
• B)we have low expectations of the target person.
• C)we have a high level of learning orientation.
• D)we are very good at delaying the formation of first impressions.
• E)we lack concrete information about the target person and we are not motivated to search for it.

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Definitions:

Social Interaction

The process by which people act and react in relation to others, forming the basis of social relationships.

Distinct Stages

Refers to clear, separate phases that an entity or process passes through in a specific sequence.

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Professionals who study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that people develop.

Formative Experiences

Refers to significant events, stages, or interactions in an individual's early life that play a crucial role in shaping their character, beliefs, and behavior.