Which rating error refers to a person forming a favorable impression based on one central trait and then extending this impression to all of the person's characteristics?
A) leniency bias
B) positivity bias
C) halo effect
D) logical error in rating

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The halo effect refers to the tendency to form a general impression of a person, either favorable or unfavorable, based on one specific trait. This can lead to overestimating or underestimating a person's abilities or characteristics. The other options, leniency bias, positivity bias, and logical error in rating, do not specifically refer to this type of error in perception.

Which Rating Error Refers to a Person Forming a Favorable