Salient individuals are often perceived in more extreme terms (positive or negative) than inconspicuous members of a group are perceived.

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Salient individuals stand out from the group and attract more attention, so people tend to have stronger reactions and perceptions of them compared to inconspicuous members who blend in with the group. This phenomenon is known as the "halo effect" or the "devil effect," where people project their overall impression of an individual onto specific traits or behaviors, either positively or negatively.

Salient Individuals Are Often Perceived in More Extreme Terms (Positive