Angela is very attractive, which leads others to believe she is also kinder, more responsible, and more intelligent than she really is. What is the name for this effect?

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The halo effect is the tendency to believe that someone who has one positive trait (in this case, physical attractiveness) also possesses other positive traits (such as kindness, responsibility, and intelligence), even if there is no evidence to support that belief.

Angela Is Very Attractive, Which Leads Others to Believe She