Sharon is selected as the captain of her school's softball team because of her excellent playing skills. However, she has not displayed good team management skills and has not been very cooperative with her teammates. These facts are ignored while making her the captain. Which of the following biases is illustrated in this instance?
A. the assumed-similarity bias
B. the halo effect
C. the fundamental attribution error
D. the self-serving bias
Answer: B
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