Physically attractive people are perceived as smarter, cooler, and happier than average people. These perceptions are a result of a ________.

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The halo effect is the tendency to assume that someone with one positive attribute (such as physical attractiveness) must also have other positive attributes (such as intelligence, coolness, and happiness), regardless of whether this is true or not.

Physically Attractive People Are Perceived as Smarter, Cooler, and Happier