Lynn has hired two new employees for her team, Jacques and Bailey. Jacques is outgoing and physically attractive, while Bailey is very bright but seems quiet and unsure. Lynn immediately expects Jacques to outperform Bailey at the job. Lynn is likely experiencing the halo effect.

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The halo effect occurs when we form an impression of an individual based on a single trait, such as being attractive. "Employers (wrongly) expect good-looking workers to perform better than their less-attractive counterparts under both visual and oral interaction," says the research, "even after controlling for individual worker characteristics and worker confidence." Here, Lynn is experiencing the halo effect.

Lynn Has Hired Two New Employees for Her Team, Jacques