Which of the Following Statements Best Represents a Halo Effect

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents a halo effect?

• A) We tend to attribute our own successes to internal factors but we tend to put the blame for our failure on external factors.
• B) We tend to judge someone on the basis of our perception of the group to which he or she belongs.
• C) Our reaction to a person is influenced by other persons we have recently encountered.
• D) We tend to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence, sociability, or appearance.
• E) When we make judgments about the behavior of other people, we tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal or personal factors.

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Definitions:

Endocannabinoids

Natural compounds in the body that activate the same neural receptors as cannabinoids found in cannabis, involved in various physiological processes.

Internally Produced Chemicals

Substances synthesized within the body, such as hormones and neurotransmitters, that regulate various physiological functions.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the high sensation, with effects on various neurological processes.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost feelings of pleasure or well-being.