physical attractiveness

Question 1

what does physical appearance do for a woman

Answer 1

show sign of the physical health and hence her reproductive value and fertility

Question 2

what is the halo effect

Answer 2

the halo affect is the physical attractiveness stereotype ‘ what is beautiful is good ‘ . physically attractiveness people are always rated as kind , sociable and successful compared to unattractive people . the idea that physical attractive people act like this makes them attractive to us and then we act positively to them and the act positively to us it is a self fulfilling prophecy

Question 3

what is the matching hypothesis

Answer 3

claims that when people are looking for a romantic partner then look form some at the same physical attractiveness as them . when choosing a partner individual must first assess their own value in the eyes of a romantic partner and then select the best candidate who would most likely be attracted to them . by choosing a partner with similar desire ability to themselves that can maximise their chances of a successful outcome . people typically choose people who is not f similar attractiveness to them because it means that they are less likely to be rejected and less likely to experience jealousy and less likely to be treated by competition

Question 4

A03 - ( + ) - Meltzer - supporting evidence - physical attractiveness