Melody's tendency to evaluate others based on her favorable or unfavorable impression of them is a barrier to good interpersonal communication. What perceptual error is Melody exhibiting?
A) stereotyping
B) projection
C) expectancy effect
D) the halo effect

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Melody is exhibiting the halo effect, where she allows her overall positive or negative impression of someone to influence her evaluation of specific traits or behaviors.

Melody's Tendency to Evaluate Others Based on Her Favorable or Unfavorable