Self-Esteem Test: Difference between revisions

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In other words, being attractive was linked to more long-term happiness than being rich, healthy, or well-educated.

So why does looks matter so much? Etcoff points to something called the ~~'''~~halo ~~effect'''—the~~ tendency to assume that someone who looks good must also be smart, kind, or capable. Attractive people are more likely to get hired, promoted, paid better, and succeed romantically. That steady stream of positive feedback builds confidence—and over time, satisfaction.

So why does looks matter so much? Etcoff points to something called the halo effect—the tendency to assume that someone who looks good must also be smart, kind, or capable. Attractive people are more likely to get hired, promoted, paid better, and succeed romantically. That steady stream of positive feedback builds confidence—and over time, satisfaction.

As Etcoff explains, “Attractive people often get affirming signals that boost their self-esteem. And since relationships play such a huge role in happiness, being able to connect more easily may be a big reason they report feeling better about life.”

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 In other words, being attractive was linked to more long-term happiness than being rich, healthy, or well-educated.
-So why does looks matter so much? Etcoff points to something called the '''halo effect'''—the tendency to assume that someone who looks good must also be smart, kind, or capable. Attractive people are more likely to get hired, promoted, paid better, and succeed romantically. That steady stream of positive feedback builds confidence—and over time, satisfaction.
+So why does looks matter so much? Etcoff points to something called the halo effect—the tendency to assume that someone who looks good must also be smart, kind, or capable. Attractive people are more likely to get hired, promoted, paid better, and succeed romantically. That steady stream of positive feedback builds confidence—and over time, satisfaction.
 As Etcoff explains, “Attractive people often get affirming signals that boost their self-esteem. And since relationships play such a huge role in happiness, being able to connect more easily may be a big reason they report feeling better about life.”