The proclivity to attribute a host of positive qualities to attractve people is called the …
A) fundamental attribution error
B) ""what is beautiful is good"" stereotype
C) ""warm glow"" heuristic
D) sociocultural view

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The "what is beautiful is good" stereotype is the tendency to attribute positive qualities such as kindness, intelligence, and competence to attractive people. This is a common bias in social psychology and has been well-studied. Option A is incorrect as fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize dispositional explanations for others' behaviors rather than situational factors. Option C is incorrect as "warm glow" heuristic refers to the positive feeling people experience when they engage in prosocial behavior such as volunteering or donating to charity. Option D is incorrect as sociocultural view is a theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of society and culture in shaping human behavior and psychology.

The Proclivity to Attribute a Host of Positive Qualities to Attractve