What to Expect:

Dwight was kind of right: first impressions can be extremely important. This is a discussion about something called the “Halo Effect.” The halo effect is not in relation to the video game “Halo” but is the bias we have to automatically assume positive things about someone based on a single characteristic such as attractiveness. It can either elevate our opinion or sour it depending on the characteristic. But people are doing this to you too! We break down the how and why as well as bringing a little skepticism.

Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

Links for Today:

1. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-halo-effect-2795906

2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intentional-insights/201908/are-you-falling-unconscious-bias

3. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/halo-effect#:~:text=The%20halo%20effect%20is%20a,the%20individual%20as%20a%20whole.&text=For%20example%2C%20an%20attractive%20individual,not%20that%20assessment%20is%20warranted

4. https://youtu.be/T_SN4FouFn8

5. https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.lib.uconn.edu/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/jopy.12546

6. https://www.healthline.com/health/halo-effect#medicine

7. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/examples-halo-effect-workplace-11522.html

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