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In social psychology, the halo effect  describes a cognitive bias where people assume that an individual’s positive trait in one area (such as physical attractiveness) implies other positive traits in unrelated areas (such as trustworthiness, competence, or moral character). While this has been documented extensively in academic literature, few modern examples illustrate it as dramatically as the case of Jeremy Meeks . Jeremy Meeks was arrested for assault and battery, and wh

Modern dating isn’t just changing how people meet. It’s reshaping human behavior and driving a surge in demand for appearance-enhancing technologies. As women’s selectivity increases and hypergamy persists, men face new pressures to compete visually. Modern dating apps have transformed how people meet and choose partners. These platforms rely heavily on quick, visual judgments, which has increased the importance of male physical attractiveness in early-stage interactions. Res

A deeper look into one of the strongest psychological forces driving demand for appearance enhancement In modern digital society, physical appearance shapes far more than first impressions - it shapes how every action, trait, and behavior is interpreted. This phenomenon is known as attractiveness stereotyping , commonly referred to as the “What is Beautiful is Good”  effect. It is a well-established cognitive bias in social psychology: when a person is perceived as physically