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, ...

Studies reveal individuals deemed attractive receive 10% to 15% higher salaries than their peers. This is one powerful influence of the halo effect on perceptions of success, health and talent. This ...

If you are familiar with Beyoncé’s hit single “Halo,” you may have a sense of the all-encompassing brightness associated with halos. In the context of religious art, halos are crowns of light rays or ...