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halo effects

halo effects is the plural of halo effect.

Meaning of halo effect

Noun

halo effect (plural halo effects)

  1. A cognitive bias in which judgment of somebody's character is influenced by an overall impression of them.
  2. The situation where the consumer's attitudes or beliefs are influenced by association, for example by a related product or service.
    • In general on this index BP gained most on the items featured in the advertising but there was a 'halo' effect on items not included. There was also a very small halo effect on the other two companies.1980, Advertising Magazine, volumes 63-69, page 13

Questions about halo effects

What is halo effects the plural of?
Halo effects is the plural of halo effect.

Words near halo effects in the dictionary

  1. halo brim
  2. halo brims
  3. halo car
  4. halo cars
  5. halo effect
  6. halo effects
  7. halo hat
  8. halo hats
  9. halo headlight
  10. halo headlights
  11. halo nuclei

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