An example of the halo effect would be hiring someone with fewer qualifications because he or she
A) knows a friend of yours.
B) speaks articulately.
C) appears confident.
D) is funny.
E) is attractive.

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The halo effect refers to people's tendency to attribute positive qualities to physically attractive people. Physically attractive job candidates are often seen as more desirable than less attractive ones, and more attractive managers earn more money than less attractive managers, whether male or female.

An Example of the Halo Effect Would Be Hiring Someone