Hayden has a large, noticeable scar on the left side of her face. She has noticed that in class, her professors tend to ignore her to call on other students. Despite her best efforts, she feels that she is never perceived to be as competent as her peers, and many of her friends have commented that she doesn't appear friendly upon first glance. Hayden could be experiencing the ___________ effect.

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The halo effect refers to the tendency to let one trait, characteristic, or first impression (in this case, Hayden's scar) influence overall judgments about a person, including their competence, intelligence, and personality traits. This can lead to biased perceptions and treatment based on superficial qualities rather than actual abilities or characteristics.

Hayden Has a Large, Noticeable Scar on the Left Side