When experts in one field are assumed to be experts in new and unrelated fields, which of the following "effects" has taken place?

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The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias in which a positive or negative trait of a person is used to make an overall judgment about that person. In this case, the assumption that an expert in one field is an expert in another unrelated field is an example of the Halo Effect, where the positive traits associated with their expertise in one area are extended to assume expertise in another area.

When Experts in One Field Are Assumed to Be Experts