The __________ effect occurs when one negative factor influences assessments of other areas of behavior or performance,resulting in an inappropriately low overall performance rating.
A) contrast
B) recency
C) halo
D) horns

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The horns effect occurs when a negative aspect of an individual influences the overall perception of them, leading to an unfairly low assessment in areas where they may actually perform well. This is the opposite of the halo effect, where a positive trait influences overall perception positively.

The __________ Effect Occurs When One Negative Factor Influences Assessments