If you form a general negative impression of a person based on one prominent characteristic, and it distorts your perception of other characteristics of that person, it is called:
A)self-serving bias.
B)selective attention.
C)the halo effect.
D)stereotyping.
E)projection bias.

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This phenomenon is known as the halo effect, where one trait of a person is used to infer their overall character, leading to a distorted perception of their other traits. It is a cognitive bias that affects our judgement and social interactions. The other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

If You Form a General Negative Impression of a Person