Mary is extremely pretty, but most people think she is also very kind, and funny, and smart; people just seem to like her.Mary may be the fortunate recipient of what type of effect based on inferential belief?
A)Just-noticeable-difference effect
B)Positive association effect
C)Expectancy-value effect
D)Halo effect
E)Devil effect

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The scenario describes the Halo effect, which is the tendency for an impression created in one area to influence opinion in another area. In this case, Mary's physical attractiveness is influencing people's opinions of her other qualities.

Mary Is Extremely Pretty, but Most People Think She Is