Overview
The halo effect is a fascinating cognitive bias that influences how we perceive others based on our overall impression of them. This bias can lead to skewed judgments, where positive traits are assumed from one favorable characteristic, such as attractiveness or charisma. Understanding the halo effe...
Key Terms
Example: Believing a good-looking person is also smart.
Example: Meeting someone new and immediately liking them.
Example: People often associate beauty with positive traits.
Example: Judging someone's character based on their appearance.
Example: Using attractive models in ads to enhance product appeal.
Example: Teachers may favor students who are more engaging.
Related Topics
Cognitive Dissonance
The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs.
intermediateConfirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.
intermediateSocial Perception
The study of how people form impressions of and make inferences about other individuals.
advancedStereotyping
Oversimplified and fixed ideas about a group of people.
intermediateKey Concepts
Cognitive BiasFirst ImpressionsAttractivenessJudgment