The tendency to assume that attractive people have other positive qualities is called what?
A) positive prototyping
B) character assumption
C) principle of facial primacy
D) halo effect

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The tendency to assume that attractive people have other positive qualities is called the halo effect. This is because the positive impression we have of their physical appearance creates a "halo" that extends to other traits we believe they possess, such as intelligence or friendliness.

The Tendency to Assume That Attractive People Have Other Positive