Facts about Physical Attractiveness Stereotype

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   Advertisers exploit the physical attractiveness stereotype by pairing attractive models with products to transfer positive associations onto the brand.

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   Children are not immune to the physical attractiveness stereotype, as studies show even young children rate attractive peers as friendlier and smarter.

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   In employment contexts, the physical attractiveness stereotype leads to attractive job candidates being rated as more competent and hireable, even when qualifications are identical.

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   Research shows the physical attractiveness stereotype extends to courtrooms, where attractive defendants tend to receive lighter sentences than unattractive ones.

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   The physical attractiveness stereotype is the tendency for people to assume that attractive individuals also possess other positive traits, commonly summarized as 'what is beautiful is good.

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