The "halo effect"
A)refers to an interviewer's ability to make immediate and correct judgments
B)is a situation where applicants are asked to discuss their strengths only
C)often means that people are judged on information that is irrelevant
D)occurs only when the very best candidates are interviewed
E)is not a perceptual bias that has any impact in the interviewing process

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The halo effect refers to a perceptual bias where people are judged on information that is irrelevant or unrelated to the actual job-related skills or qualifications. This can lead to a positive or negative bias towards an applicant simply based on their appearance, personality, or other irrelevant factors.

The "Halo Effect