Just as Brian walked into the room carrying his samples and his portfolio for the demonstration, he fell over a wrinkle in the carpet and landed headfirst at the feet of his prospect. Everything he was carrying was scattered, and it took him almost five minutes to get reorganized. Because of the ____, the prospect is likely to permanently label Brian as clumsy and ineffectual.
A)lingering luster effect
B)halo effect
C)afterglow reaction
D)admirable aftermath
E)carryover corollary

Question

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The halo effect refers to the tendency to form an overall impression of a person based on a single attribute, such as their physical appearance or a particular action. In this case, Brian's fall and subsequent disorganization may have led the prospect to form a negative overall impression of him as clumsy and ineffective, even though these traits may not necessarily apply to other areas of his work.

Just as Brian Walked into the Room Carrying His Samples