Attractiveness creates ________ bias because it causes a person to confer ________ traits to that person.
A) stereotype, positive
B) halo effect, positive
C) devil effect, negative
D) halo effect, positive or negative

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Attractiveness creates the halo effect, which is a cognitive bias where a person's positive qualities are attributed to their physical appearance. It can be positive or negative, but in this context, since the question only mentions "positive traits," the best answer is B. Stereotyping refers to making assumptions about a person or group based on their characteristics, and the devil effect suggests that negative characteristics or actions overshadow positive ones.

Attractiveness Creates ________ Bias Because It Causes a Person to Confer