Michelle is online looking for a date to an upcoming event. She notices one very attractive individual who has posted interest in attending the event as well. She thinks he is likely to be very sociable, but her roommate who is from Korea thinks he will also be a good match because he will be __________.
A) generous
B) very smart
C) strong
D) assertive

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This question is based on the stereotype that attractive individuals are perceived to be more sociable and also more generous, among other positive traits. This phenomenon is known as the "halo effect," where one positive characteristic of a person (such as physical attractiveness) leads people to make blanket assumptions about them in other positive ways.

Michelle Is Online Looking for a Date to an Upcoming