Even though most people say that they voted for Barack Obama because of his policies, some people may have voted for him because he is physically attractive. This illustrates ____.

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The halo effect is a cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person (e.g., they are attractive) influences how we feel and think about their character or properties, such as their policies or competence. This is why some people might have voted for Obama due to his attractiveness, attributing positive qualities to him based on his physical appearance.

Even Though Most People Say That They Voted for Barack