Laura was often late to work and didn't get along well with her supervisor. When the cash register came up 100.00 short, Laura was blamed. The _____________________ could be the reason she was accused.
A) halo effect
B) self-serving bias
C) reverse halo effect
D) fundamental attribution error.

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The reverse halo effect, also known as the horn effect, could be the reason Laura was accused. This occurs when a negative impression in one area (her tardiness and poor relationship with her supervisor) leads to negative assumptions in other areas (being blamed for the cash register shortage).

Laura Was Often Late to Work and Didn't Get Along