Day 61 of 365
March 2
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Psychology The Halo Effect
The halo effect causes one positive trait to influence perception of other unrelated traits. Physically attractive people are often unconsciously assumed to be more intelligent, competent, and moral. This bias affects job interviews, legal judgments, and teacher expectations of students. Understanding the halo effect reveals how easily our judgments are swayed by irrelevant information, highlighting the importance of structured decision-making.
💡 Did you know?
The 'horn effect' is the opposite - one negative trait causes people to assume other negative traits!
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