William thinks that all good looking people are kind and hardworking. In this example, the shortcut used by William to judge others is called the ________.
A) contrast effect
B) self-serving bias
C) framing effect
D) halo effect
E) impact bias

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D) When we draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence, sociability, or appearance, a halo effect is operating.

William Thinks That All Good Looking People Are Kind and Hardworking