In All Likelihood,there Is a Kernel of Truth to the "What

question 68

Multiple Choice

In all likelihood,there is a kernel of truth to the "what is beautiful is good" stereotype; that is,attractive people are often more warm and socially skilled than less attractive people.According to the authors,this is probably because

• A) attractive people are treated differently than unattractive people.
• B) unattractive people are naturally more introverted than attractive people.
• C) unattractive people are naturally more shy than attractive people.
• D) unattractive people compensate by emphasizing their intelligence.
• E) attractive people have higher self-esteem than unattractive people.

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