One of the three parts of attraction, which posits that attractive people are perceived as healthier and more successful but not necessarily honest, is called what?

• A. Physical Appearance
• B. Reciprocity
• C. Similarity
• D. Proximity

Answer: (A)

Physical appearance drives a halo effect in which attractive people are assumed to be healthier and more successful, even if honesty isn’t automatically inferred. This bias shows how looks can color our judgments about other traits, making health and professional success seem more likely for someone who is physically attractive. The other options describe different drivers of attraction—reciprocity of favors, similarity in traits, and physical proximity—but they don’t capture this specific bias about how attractiveness shapes trait judgments.