If a single characteristic of a candidate affects the judgment of the interviewer, it is due to
A)leniency
B)projection
C)halo effect
D)stereotyping

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The halo effect occurs when a single characteristic (such as attractiveness, one specific skill, or a first impression) of a person influences the overall perception of that individual, leading to a biased judgment. This can happen in interviews when an interviewer allows one positive or negative trait to overshadow all other aspects of the candidate's abilities or personality.

If a Single Characteristic of a Candidate Affects the Judgment