Leslie likes Jon because he has an extraverted, engaging, and humorous personality. When Leslie's friend tells her that Jon can be very impatient and demonstrates road rage on a daily basis, Leslie refuses to believe her. What perceptual problem is Leslie demonstrating?
A) fundamental attribution error
B) self-serving bias
C) actor-observer effect
D) horn effect
E) halo effect

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Leslie is demonstrating the halo effect, where an overall impression of a person (in this case, positive) influences how we feel and think about their character. Because Leslie likes Jon's extraverted and humorous personality, she overlooks or refuses to believe negative information about him, such as his impatience and road rage.

Leslie Likes Jon Because He Has an Extraverted, Engaging, and Humorous