Suppose that you meet a friend of a friend named Roger who is strikingly attractive, well-groomed, and well-mannered. And suppose that you immediately assume that Roger "has it together." That is to say, he is smart, talented and successful, and he likely has a great social and romantic life as well. If so, you would be showing evidence of the ____.
A) Hollywood heuristic
B) "what is beautiful is good" effect
C) social allergy effect
D) beauty factor

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The "what is beautiful is good" effect refers to the tendency for people to assume that physically attractive individuals possess other desirable qualities, such as intelligence, kindness, and competence. In this scenario, the assumption that Roger "has it together" based solely on his physical appearance and demeanor is an example of this phenomenon.

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