Reggie is well-dressed, friendly, and on-time to his job interview. As the interview begins, the interviewer assumes Reggie is also intelligent and capable. This is an example of ___________

a. self-serving bias
b. self-fulfilling prophecy
c. the halo effect
d. the reverse halo effect


Answer: c

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