A condition called the _____ creates errors when prior observations influence perceptions of current observations.
A) observer drift
B) groupthink
C) devil's advocate
D) halo effect
E) self-serving bias

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The condition described in the question is the halo effect. The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which prior impressions of a person, group, or thing influence our perceptions of them in the present. It can lead to errors in judgment or evaluations based on previous experiences or associations.

A Condition Called the _____ Creates Errors When Prior Observations