Reading Comprehension: What Is the Halo Effect?

Reading Comprehension: What Is the Halo Effect?

6th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

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Reading Comprehension: What Is the Halo Effect?

Reading Comprehension: What Is the Halo Effect?

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Tea D

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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According to the passage, what is the "Halo Effect"?
A type of light
A cognitive bias
A physical appearance
A scientific experiment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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What is the "Reverse Halo Effect" mentioned in the passage?
A type of light
A positive judgment
A negative judgment
A scientific experiment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Who first coined the term "Halo Effect"?
A soldier
A teacher
A psychologist
A celebrity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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According to the passage, what is the impact of the Halo Effect in the workplace?
It leads to better performance appraisals.
It doesn't affect performance reviews.
It can lead to biased ratings
It only affects income.

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

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The "Halo Effect" is a type of cognitive ____________.

Answer explanation

In this context, "bias" refers to a systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, often influenced by subjective factors.

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

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Edward Thorndike first coined the term in a 1920 ____________.

Answer explanation

In this context, a "paper" refers to a written document, often an academic article or essay, that presents information or research findings on a specific topic.

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

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According to the passage, the "Reverse Halo Effect" happens when we judge someone negatively based on ____________.

Answer explanation

The "Reverse Halo Effect" is the opposite of the "Halo Effect." It refers to forming a negative overall impression of someone based on one negative trait or characteristic.

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