Because Janet is perceived by Hal as being warm, Hal also judges Janet to be friendly, kind, and sincere. This is an example of which rating error?
A) the halo effect
B) the leniency bias
C) the logical error in rating
D) the central tendency bias

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This is an example of the halo effect, which is when our overall impression of a person influences our evaluations of specific traits or behaviors. In this case, Hal's perception of Janet as warm is causing him to rate her positively on other traits.

Because Janet Is Perceived by Hal as Being Warm, Hal