Emma is physically attracted to Chris and also assumes that Chris is intelligent and fun to be around. What factor of attraction is Emma demonstrating?
A) Birds-of-a-feather effect
B) Reciprocal liking
C) Physical attractiveness
D) Beautiful-is-good effect

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Emma is demonstrating the "beautiful-is-good effect," which is the tendency to attribute positive qualities such as intelligence and fun personality to people whom we find physically attractive. This cognitive bias suggests that we automatically assume good-looking individuals possess other desirable traits.

Emma Is Physically Attracted to Chris and Also Assumes That