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What is the effect of attractiveness on social perceptions of friendliness?

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A

Those who are attractive are perceived as more friendly.

B

Those who are attractive are perceived as less friendly.

C

Those who are attractive are not perceived on the basis of their friendliness.

D

Those who are attractive are perceived to be just as friendly as the unattractive.

Explanation

Attractiveness can create a “halo effect”: people often assume attractive individuals have other positive qualities, including friendliness. Therefore, attractive people are perceived as more friendly.

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