Mary,who always gets good grades on her speeches,writes a paper for the same class.Even though her paper is mediocre,her teacher gives her aA.This grade may be best explained by the concept of _______.
A)halo effect
B)selective perception
C)stereotyping
D)self-fulfilling prophecy

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The halo effect is a cognitive bias where a person's positive qualities in one area influence our overall perception of them, leading to positive evaluations in other areas as well. In this case, Mary's previous good performance in speeches may have influenced the teacher's evaluation of her paper, leading to the higher grade despite its mediocre quality.

Mary,who Always Gets Good Grades on Her Speeches,writes a Paper