The tendency to negatively interpret the behavior of people for whom you've formed negative Gestalts is referred to as the
A) fundamental attribution error.
B) self-serving bias.
C) horn effect.
D) halo effect.

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The horn effect is the tendency to negatively interpret the behaviors or attributes of individuals for whom one has formed a negative overall impression. This contrasts with the halo effect, where a positive overall impression leads to positive interpretations of behavior.

The Tendency to Negatively Interpret the Behavior of People for Whom