A new student,Carlina,has just switched to your university and joined your class partway through.She is very attractive and seems very nice.When discussing with a friend whether to invite Carlina into your group for a project,you state that she should be allowed because she is likely intelligent and productive,even though you have no basis for knowing this is true.You have likely fallen victim to
A)the nocebo effect.
B)the horns effect.
C)the halo effect.
D)the placebo effect.

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The halo effect occurs when a positive impression of someone in one area leads to a positive impression of them in other areas without any evidence to support those positive impressions. In this case, the individual assumes Carlina is likely intelligent and productive because of her attractiveness and interacting with her, even though they have no evidence to support that assumption.

A New Student,Carlina,has Just Switched to Your University and Joined