The office manager (Aly) was tasked to promote one of her staff members to the role of assistant nurse manager. Of the two clear choices, Noelle and Naleesa, she decided to promote Naleesa. Aly perceived Naleesa to be very friendly and, as such, she also perceived her to be good at filing paperwork, leading others, and handling staff-related stressors. This is an example of what?

a.

Contrast Effect

b.

Cognitive Dissonance

c.

Halo Effect

d.

Stereotyping