The tendency to dismiss the significance of negative behavior based on the positive Gestalt you have formed for an individual is called (the)
A) halo effect.
B) self-serving bias.
C) actor-observer effect.
D) horn effect.

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The halo effect is a cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person (usually positive) influences how we feel and think about their character. This means if we see someone in a positive light, we are more likely to overlook their negative behaviors.

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