Judging an interviewee on the basis of a ?general impression? or a single prominent feature is known as the __________ error.
A) central tendency
B) constant
C) contrast
D) halo effect
E) leniency

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The halo effect refers to the cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait or feature in an individual influences the overall impression of that person, leading to a skewed judgment based on a single prominent feature or a general impression.

Judging an Interviewee on the Basis of a ?General Impression