Which of the following statements best represents a halo effect?
A) We tend to attribute our own successes to internal factors but we tend to put the blame for our failure on external factors.
B) We tend to judge someone on the basis of our perception of the group to which he or she belongs.
C) Our reaction to a person is influenced by other persons we have recently encountered.
D) We tend to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence, sociability, or appearance.
E) When we make judgments about the behavior of other people, we tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal or personal factors.

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The halo effect occurs when we draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence, sociability, or appearance. In other words, if we perceive someone to be attractive, for example, we may also assume that they have other positive qualities, even if we have no evidence to support that assumption.

Which of the Following Statements Best Represents a Halo Effect