The practice of forming an overall opinion on the basis of one outstanding characteristic is referred to as _____.
A) halo effect
B) cognitive dissonance
C) placebo effect
D) ethnocentrism

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The practice of forming an overall opinion on the basis of one outstanding characteristic is referred to as halo effect. For example, many people will evaluate someone's personality on the basis of the person's handshake.

The Practice of Forming an Overall Opinion on the Basis