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What is one strength of research related to the halo effect?
There
is
research support
for
the
halo effect.
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What did Peterson's research find about physically attractive people?
They were rated as more
politically knowledgeable
and
competent
.
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What implication does the halo effect have for politicians?
Politicians
might be
elected
based on their
physical attractiveness.
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What does the halo effect demonstrate in real-life situations?
It shows that
physical attractiveness
can influence perceptions.
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What is one limitation of physical attractiveness in attraction?
Not everyone considers physical attractiveness
important
.
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Who were more influenced by physical attractiveness according to Abbey's study?
Those who scored highly on the
MACHO
scale.
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What does Abbey's study suggest about individual differences in attraction?
There are individual differences in the importance placed on
physical attractiveness
.
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What is mixed support for the matching hypothesis?
Initial studies found
students
preferred more
attractive
partners.
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What did Feingold's meta-analysis find regarding actual partners?
It found a
significant
correlation in ratings of
attractiveness
between partners.
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What does Cunningham et al.'s research suggest about cultural consistency in attractiveness?
Large eyes
,
small noses
, and
prominent cheekbones
are rated as attractive across cultures.
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What did Wheeler and Kim find about perceptions of attractive people?
They judged attractive people to be more
trustworthy
and friendly.
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What did Taylor et al.'s research on online dating reveal about the matching hypothesis?
It found that online daters sought partners more
attractive
than themselves.
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What does the consistency in dating choices suggest about physical attractiveness?
It suggests that physical attractiveness is
culturally independent
.
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How does the matching hypothesis explain partner selection?
We choose partners whose
attractiveness
matches
our own.
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What is the significance of symmetry in attractiveness according to Shackelford and Larsen?
Symmetrical faces are rated as more attractive and signal
genetic fitness
.
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What are neotenous features thought to trigger?
Protective and caring
instincts
related to attachment formation.
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What did McNulty et al. find about the importance of physical attraction after marriage?
Initial attractiveness
continued to be important after marriage.
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What does the halo effect describe?
It describes how
physical attractiveness
is generalized to other positive attributes.
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What did Dion et al. find about physically attractive people?
They are rated as
kind
, strong,
sociable
, and
successful
.
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What does the matching hypothesis suggest about partner selection?
We choose partners that match our level of
attractiveness
.
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What is the compromise suggested by the matching hypothesis?
We assess our own
attractiveness
to choose a partner of similar attractiveness.
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What evolutionary explanation is given for physical attractiveness?
We have evolved a liking for attributes that signal
high quality
.
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What are the key factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships?
Physical attractiveness
The
halo effect
The
matching hypothesis
Individual differences
in attractiveness perception
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What are the implications of the matching hypothesis?
Partners are chosen based on similar
attractiveness levels
Balancing attractiveness with the risk of
rejection
Cultural consistency in attractiveness preferences
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What are the strengths and limitations of the halo effect in attraction?
Strengths:
Research
support for the halo effect
Observed in real-life situations
Limitations:
Not everyone values
physical attractiveness
Individual differences in sensitivity to attractiveness
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What are the evolutionary explanations for physical attractiveness?
Symmetry as a signal of
genetic fitness
Neotenous
features triggering protective instincts
Evolutionary basis for preferences in attractiveness
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How does physical attractiveness influence longer-term relationships?
Initial
attractiveness remains important after marriage
Attractiveness affects perceptions of
trustworthiness
and kindness
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