During his first year of working at a law firm, Danny earned the respect of his supervisors by consistently producing very high quality work. Though the quality of Danny's work declined in his second year of employment, his supervisors continued to view his work very positively. This is an example of the ________ affect.
A) halo
B) primacy
C) similar-to-me
D) contrast

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This is an example of the halo effect, which occurs when an initial positive impression of someone in one area affects one's overall perception of them, even if their performance or behavior in other areas is less impressive. In this case, Danny's high-quality work in his first year created a positive impression that influenced his supervisors' overall view of his work, despite a decline in quality in his second year.

During His First Year of Working at a Law Firm