39. People who are perceived as being physically attractive are also often viewed as more intelligent, kinder and more successful. This is called. (A) the halo effect Social comparison c) the bystander effect d) cognitive dissonance

The correct answer is (A) the halo effect. The halo effect is a cognitive bias where people tend to make overall positive judgments about someone based on a single trait, such as physical attractiveness. This means that if someone is perceived as being physically attractive, they are often viewed as more intelligent, kinder, and more successful, even if there is no evidence to support these judgments.