Your friend Becky introduces you to her new boyfriend, Jeff. He is very attentive towards Becky; this is a quality you admire. You start telling all your friends that Jeff is the best boyfriend in the world and that Becky is lucky to have found him. What is this?

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This is an example of the halo effect, where one positive characteristic (in this case, Jeff's attentiveness towards Becky) leads to an overall positive perception of Jeff. This perception may not necessarily be accurate or based on other qualities or behaviors of Jeff.

Your Friend Becky Introduces You to Her New Boyfriend, Jeff