Suppose that you meet a friend of a friend named Roger who is strikingly attractive, well groomed, and well mannered. And suppose that you immediately assume that Roger "has it together. "That is to say, he is smart, talented, and successful, and he likely has a great social life and love life as well. If so, you would be showing evidence of the ____.
A)Hollywood heuristic
B)what is beautiful is good effect
C)social allergy effect
D)beauty factor

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "what is beautiful is good effect" is a cognitive bias where people tend to attribute positive traits (such as intelligence, talent, and success) to individuals who are physically attractive. This is exactly what is described in the scenario with Roger.

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