The distortion of perception called the 'halo effect' refers to the tendency to block out or distort information that one finds threatening or that challenges one's beliefs about an individual or group.

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The halo effect refers to the tendency to allow an overall impression of a person, often based on one positive trait, to influence one's judgment of their other traits or characteristics, not to block out or distort threatening information.

The Distortion of Perception Called the 'Halo Effect' Refers to the Tendency