Carlos is so friendly and likable that his job supervisors and co-workers often appraise his work skills and performance more positively than is actually warranted.This best illustrates evaluators' vulnerability to
A) human factors psychology.
B) the interviewer illusion.
C) the experience of flow.
D) halo errors.

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Halo errors refer to when a positive characteristic of a person influences the evaluator's overall impression and leads them to rate the person higher than they should be rated. Carlos being liked and friendly is a positive characteristic that could lead to halo errors in his job evaluations.

Carlos Is So Friendly and Likable That His Job Supervisors