Carla was given a promotion as she met all quality and productivity standards. However, she did not exhibit effective interpersonal skills in her new job role. She was promoted due to her performance skills without taking her people skills into consideration. Which of the following perceptual tendencies is displayed here? A) anchoring effect B) selective perception C) projection D) fundamental attribution error E) halo effect

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The halo effect is displayed here, where Carla was given a promotion based on her performance skills alone, overshadowing her lack of interpersonal skills. This tendency involves allowing one positive characteristic to influence overall judgment, neglecting other important aspects.

Carla Was Given a Promotion as She Met All Quality