Andy has been particularly impressed with the creative problem solving skills demonstrated on the job by Dan,whom he hired six months ago.While Andy is aware that Dan has had a few minor disagreements with his team members and has missed a few meetings,he feels that his overall performance nevertheless warrants the highest possible rating on the performance appraisal required at the conclusion of the company's probationary employment period.Andy may be experiencing the perceptual error of:
A) expectancy effect
B) stereotyping
C) self-fulfilling prophecy
D) halo effect

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Andy may be experiencing the halo effect, which is the tendency to rate a person highly in all areas based on a positive impression in one area. Despite Dan's minor issues, Andy is focusing on his impressive problem-solving skills and giving him the highest possible rating in all areas.

Andy Has Been Particularly Impressed with the Creative Problem Solving