Carolyn is a very likable employee.Recently,her boss rated her at the highest level in 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 occurs when an overall impression of a person (e.g., likability) influences assessments of their specific traits or performances, leading to a higher evaluation across the board than might be justified by actual performance in each area.

Carolyn Is a Very Likable Employee