Which of the following is the best example of a "halo effect"?
A) The extreme values of the scale are extensively used.
B) A student is assigned the highest rating on all traits rated.
C) All individuals in a group are rated low on the scale.
D) A cooperative student is rated high on nearly all traits.

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The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which the overall impression of a person, company, or product influences how we perceive specific traits or qualities. Choice D is the best example of this because the cooperative behavior of a student is likely to positively influence how the rater perceives their other qualities, leading them to rate the student higher on all traits. The other options do not necessarily involve a positive overall impression influencing specific traits in the same way.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a "Halo