Carolyn is a very likable employee. Recently, her boss rated her at the highest level of all areas of performance, even though in some areas her performance did not warrant this judgment. This is an example of a ___________ perceptual error.

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The halo effect is a perceptual error where the perception of one positive trait (likeability) influences the evaluation of other traits (performance areas), leading to an overall positive assessment.

Carolyn Is a Very Likable Employee