When people have one trait or quality that we either admire or dislike very much, we often assume that they also have other admirable or negative traits. This describes a phenomenon known as

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The halo effect describes the tendency to assume that people who have one positive or negative trait also possess other positive or negative traits, respectively. This can lead to stereotyping and oversimplification of individuals. The proximity effect refers to the tendency to form relationships or feel attraction to those who are physically close to us. The mere-exposure effect refers to the increased liking of something or someone due to repeated exposure. The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (personality) factors and underestimate situational factors when making judgments about others' behavior.

When People Have One Trait or Quality That We Either