As a child, you may have been singled out for special treatment or dispensation because you were the only student in the class who scored an "A" on a difficult assignment. More than being the "teacher ...

The halo effect is a cognitive bias that occurs when an initial positive judgment about a person unconsciously colors the perception of the individual as a whole. When forming a first impression, ...

Mitchell Grant is a self-taught investor with over 5 years of experience as a financial trader. He is a financial content strategist and creative content editor. Robert Kelly is managing director of ...

Every business strives for greater productivity, and with good reason! Entrepreneurs will always try to do two things better: save time and save money. They achieve this by finding out how to get ...

A "halo effect" occurs when a company or product finds marketing success due to its association with a successful company, product or other recognizable element. If the halo effect is used properly, ...

What is a cognitive bias? It’s a preconceived opinion you form about other people and things. It is not based on an objective analysis, and you form it for no real reason except what you happen to ...

The halo effect is a cognitive bias that occurs when an initial positive judgment about a person unconsciously colors the perception of the individual as a whole. When forming a first impression, ...

You’re at work, and your boss asks your opinion about whether your co-worker, Dave, would be a good team leader for an upcoming project. You don’t know Dave well, but you consider Dave a tall and ...