In an Experiment, Male College Students Were Asked to Evaluate

question 48

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, male college students were asked to evaluate a potential blind date before or after watching a television show that featured three glamorous actresses. Compared to subjects who rated a blind date before watching the show, those who gave their ratings after the show:

• A) found her more attractive due to the halo effect
• B) found her less attractive due to the contrast effect
• C) found her equally attractive due to the consensus effect.
• D) found her less attractive, but only if they themselves were highly attractive, due to the availability heuristic

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