William Davies, a guest relations executive at a five star deluxe hotel, regularly interacts with bureaucrats, politicians, celebrities, and other prosperous individuals. He feels that all rich people are kind, hardworking, and friendly. Which of the following is Davies most likely to be characterized by?
A) hindsight bias
B) confirmation bias
C) halo effect
D) self-serving bias
E) randomness error

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Davies is most likely to be characterized by halo effect, as he is basing his perception of all rich people on his positive interactions with a select group of wealthy individuals, and assuming that all rich people must possess the same positive qualities.

William Davies, a Guest Relations Executive at a Five Star