A ________ effect occurs when perceptions of a target are influenced by perceptions of others surrounding the target.
A) halo
B) primacy
C) similar-to-me
D) contrast

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The contrast effect occurs when our perception of a target is influenced by the perception of others who are near the target. For example, if a job candidate is interviewed after an exceptionally poor one, the interviewer may perceive the second candidate as being better than they actually are. This is because the second candidate is being compared to the poor candidate, which makes them seem better than they actually are.

A ________ Effect Occurs When Perceptions of a Target Are