___________________ occurs when we take special notice of people or events and generalize from them.

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Selective observation occurs when we focus on certain people or events and generalize from them, while ignoring other potential data. Overgeneralization refers to making broad generalizations without sufficient evidence. Premature closure occurs when we prematurely come to a conclusion before evaluating all available evidence. The halo effect refers to the tendency to generalize positive traits to a person based on one positive characteristic.

___________________ Occurs When We Take Special Notice of People or Events