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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The correct answer is B) found her less attractive due to the contrast effect. This effect occurs when the comparison between the glamorous actresses and the potential blind date leads to a diminished perception of the date's attractiveness.

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