_______________ is the systems theory principle of looking for maximum output in return for minimum input

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly, and on-time to his job interview. As the interview begins, the interviewer assumes Reggie is also intelligent and capable. This is an example of ___________

a. self-serving bias b. self-fulfilling prophecy c. the halo effect d. the reverse halo effect

Janet and her boyfriend use the phrase “Do you want to break the ice?” when they want to go out to a movie. This is the _________________ meaning of the phrase.

a. connotative b. experimental c. semantic d. denotative