Which of the following is true about the halo effect?
A)A single trait of a person influences the overall perception of him.
B)The perception of a person is being influenced by the surrounding environment.
C)Evaluating people based on their stand out characteristics.
D)An individual is evaluated based on personal perceptions about his group.

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The halo effect is a cognitive bias where the overall perception of a person is influenced by a single trait that is perceived positively or negatively. It can cause an individual to overlook negative traits or decisions due to their positive perception of the person based on a particular characteristic.

Which of the Following Is True About the Halo Effect