________ refers to the tendency to generalize one positive or negative aspect of a person to the person's entire performance.
A) Recency syndrome
B) Similarity bias
C) Central tendency
D) Halo effect

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The definition of the halo effect refers to the tendency to generalize one positive or negative aspect of a person to the person's entire performance, thus making it the correct answer. A is incorrect because recency syndrome refers to the tendency to remember and give more weight to recent events or information. B is incorrect because similarity bias refers to the tendency to favor or give preferential treatment to individuals who are similar to oneself. C is incorrect because central tendency refers to the tendency to rate all individuals as average or close to average, regardless of their actual performance.

________ Refers to the Tendency to Generalize One Positive or Negative