Eastwick and Hunt's 2014 Study Explored How Classmates Rated One

question 47

Multiple Choice

Eastwick and Hunt's 2014 study explored how classmates rated one another's attractiveness before and after getting to know each other. Findings support the idea that

• A) looks are the first and best indication of attractiveness.
• B) looks are the first indicator of attractiveness, but later, intellect is most important.
• C) the most attractive people generally couple up.
• D) perceived attractiveness changes as we get to know people.
• E) we generally find people less attractive as we get to know them.

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Definitions:

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