Rex likes Karl, in part, because he thinks Karl is fun, smart, and energetic.When Paul points out to Rex that Karl is a terrible driver, Rex refuses to believe it.Perhaps Rex's perception is clouded by the ________ effect.
A)horn
B)consistency
C)pattern
D)halo

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The halo effect refers to the tendency for people to perceive someone who has one positive trait (such as being fun, smart, and energetic, as Rex believes Karl to be) as having other positive traits as well, even if those traits have no logical connection to the original positive trait (such as being a good driver). In this case, Rex's positive perception of Karl is causing him to reject the idea that Karl could be a bad driver, even when presented with evidence to the contrary.

Rex Likes Karl, in Part, Because He Thinks Karl Is