Halo Effect

Definition

The halo effect is a cognitive bias where our overall impression of someone influences how we feel and think about his or her character. Essentially it means if we find someone attractive or likable we tend to see them as intelligent, kind-hearted etc.

Related terms

Stereotyping:

A thought that can be adopted about specific types of individuals or certain ways of doing things which may or may not accurately reflect reality.

First Impression Bias: This occurs when an individual makes assumptions about another individual based on their first interaction/experience with them.

Physical Attractiveness Stereotype: The presumption that physically attractive people possess other socially desirable traits as well.