Halo Effect
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Halo Effect
Short Description: Tendency to ascribe additional positive (or negative) traits to a person or object, when one trait is in focus.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-068
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: Tendency to ascribe additional positive (or negative) traits to a person or object, when one of these traits comes into particular focus.
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