The halo effect refers to __________.A) the finding that physically attractive people are better in most respects than other peopleB) the tendency to assume that those with a single good trait, such as physical attractiveness, also have other positive traitsC) the presumption that physically attractive people are less likely to commit legal offensesD) the unconscious belief that having one positive attribute should be offset by the presence of a less desirable trait

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The halo effect refers to __________.A)  the finding that physically attractive people are better in most respects than other peopleB)  the tendency to assume that those with a single good trait, such as physical attractiveness, also have other positive traitsC)  the presumption that physically attractive people are less likely to commit legal offensesD)  the unconscious belief that having one positive attribute should be offset by the presence of a less desirable trait

Daniel Wattenbarger · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The halo effect refers to the tendency to assume that those with a single desirable trait, such as physical attractiveness or intelligence, also have other positive traits, even if there is no direct evidence to support this assumption. This can lead to biased judgments, as people may overlook flaws or negative attributes of an individual who they perceive as having a halo of positive qualities.

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