L4.1 - Halo Effect (factors)

Question 1

Men place lots of importance on

Answer 1

Physical attractiveness and look for certain traits

Question 2

Physical attractiveness is important for females when

Answer 2

In short term

Less in LT

Question 3

People form what idea about those seen as physically attractiveness

Answer 3

Preconceived ideas on their personality, forming favourable impression

Question 4

Characteristics physically attractive people are seen as?

Answer 4

Sociable
Optimistic
Successful
Trustworthy

Question 5

The halo effect is what?

Answer 5

General impression of someone is incorrectly formed based on one feature (physical attractiveness)

Question 6

How do others behave towards them?

Answer 6

Positively towards physically attractive people

Question 7

What is a result of the halo effect?

Answer 7

Self-fulfilling prophecy
Receives positive attention so behaves positively
Desired even more

Question 8

+ related to culture

Answer 8

USA and Korean students though physically attractive people were more kind, trustworthy, mature etc
Individualistic and collectivist cultures

Question 9

+ to other relationships

Answer 9

Halo effect prevalent in friendships, job interview, etc.
Powerful
Many aspects of life

Question 10

• related to MACHO scale research

Answer 10

Participants rated how much they liked someone based on photo and information
Completed macho scale for sexist attitudes
Higher in MACHO scale = physical attractiveness more important