Physical attractiveness is perceived as directly linked to social desirability traits. A) True B) False

Understand the Problem

The question is a true or false statement regarding the relationship between physical attractiveness and social desirability traits. It is asking for a judgment on the accuracy of the statement.

More Information

The perception that attractive individuals possess socially desirable traits is known as the 'halo effect'. This cognitive bias leads people to associate good looks with positive personality traits.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume that physical attractiveness does not influence perception of personal qualities, despite evidence showing it does.

Sources

• Physical attractiveness stereotype - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
• Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research - PMC - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov