If a bus full of mixed-sex attractive people crashed into a bus full of mixed-sex unattractive people, would the group of attractive people be more likely to receive top-notch help?
A)Yes-regardless of the circumstances
B)Only if the helpers are mostly male
C)Only if the crash is major (a real emergency)
D)Only if the crash is minor (a nonemergency)

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Research in social psychology suggests that physical attractiveness can influence the likelihood of receiving help, often referred to as the "beauty premium." This effect is not contingent on the gender of the helpers or the severity of the situation.

If a Bus Full of Mixed-Sex Attractive People Crashed into a Bus