In a study by Aronson and colleagues (1966), participants listened to a tape of a student trying out for a quiz show. Results showed that the student was liked best when

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The study found that the student was liked best when he was competent but also displayed a minor flaw, such as spilling coffee on himself, which made him more relatable and human. This is known as the "Pratfall Effect."

In a Study by Aronson and Colleagues (1966), Participants Listened