Sharon was made the captain of her softball team due to her excellent playing skills.However,the fact that she did not display good team management skills and was not very cooperative with her teammates was ignored while making her the captain.Which of the following biases is illustrated in this instance?

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The Halo effect is illustrated in this instance, as Sharon's excellent playing skills led to the assumption that she would also have good team management skills and be cooperative with her teammates. This bias occurs when a positive trait or characteristic of an individual leads to an overgeneralization that they are good at everything they do.

Sharon Was Made the Captain of Her Softball Team Due