Michael is a friendly good looking person who is liked by almost everyone who meets him. Michael's supervisor considers him a good employee, although his job performance is actually poor in many ways. The supervisor's inaccurate evaluation of Michael is likely due to
A) the halo effect.
B) trait affectivity.
C) the contrast effect.
D) stereotype threat.

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The halo effect occurs when one positive characteristic of a person influences our overall impression of them, causing us to view them more positively in other areas as well. In this case, Michael's likability is influencing his supervisor's perception of his job performance, leading to an inaccurate evaluation.

Michael Is a Friendly Good Looking Person Who Is Liked