One good trait can bias all your perceptions
The halo effect is a cognitive bias where one positive trait unfairly sways our entire perception of a person or thing, often without us realizing it.
The halo effect is a cognitive bias where a single positive trait, like attractiveness or a sleek design, unfairly influences our overall impression of a person or product. First identified by Edward Thorndike in 1920, this bias makes us assume other qualities are equally favorable, even without evidence.
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