Jennifer has already presented two excellent reports. The third report she has just presented is clearly not as good as the first two reports, yet she is given the same high grade as before. What shortcut has the teacher used in this case?
A) the contrast effect
B) the halo effect
C) stereotyping
D) the framing effect
E) the hindsight bias

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The teacher is using the halo effect, which is when someone's overall positive impression of a person influences their judgment of specific traits or abilities, in this case giving Jennifer the same high grade as before despite a decrease in quality of work.

Jennifer Has Already Presented Two Excellent Reports