The Halo Effect: Allen and Ben

The halo effect occurs when a single initial aspect of a person or thing determines and affects or outshines how we see the full picture. When you first start dating someone, both parties in the relationship are on their best behavior. attractive people are automatically perceived as nicer, more honest and more intelligent. The honeymoon phase of a relationship is often when the halo effect influences your judgment the most. We jump to conclusions and our perception of true characteristics is distorted by theFirst impression can influence us for a long time. To combat this, try to move beyond the first appearance of someone or something - remember that it's not always possible to be perfect.