Title: Extremely Replicable Phenomena in Social Psychology | Halo Effect

Primary Investigators: Chris Chartier, LaMar Sharpe

A. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND Previous research done on the halo effect has found that there is a correlation between physical attractiveness and trait perception (Batres & Shiramizu, 2022.; Dion et al, 1972). Higher rated physical attractiveness will be associated with positive traits, while lower rated physical attractiveness will not receive the same positive traits. The current study will expand on the reliability and validity of previous research done on the halo effect.

B. PROCEDURES After joining the study on Prolific, participants will complete an informed consent document online. Then, participants will view 16 face images collected from the Chicago Face Database. Participants will score each of the 16 faces on all 14 traits (attractiveness, aggression, caringness, confidence, dominance, emotional, stability, intelligence, meanness, responsibility, sociability, trustworthiness, unhappiness, weirdness). Finally, when participants score all 16 images, they will be debriefed and rewarded through Prolific.

C. RISKS/DISCOMFORTS 1. There are minimal risks to you for participating in this procedure. 2. Your participation in this experiment is completely voluntary. You are free to stop participating in the experiment at any time, or to decline to answer any specific questions without penalty. 3. Participation in research will involve a loss of privacy; however, your records will be handled confidentially. Your name will not be used in any report that may result from this study.

D. BENEFITS Participants will receive compensation at their completion of the study. They will also be contributing to the investigation of the replication crisis of staple social psychology effects.

E. COSTS There will be no costs to you as a result of taking part in this study.

F. PAYMENT Participants will receive $2.00 after their participation in the study is complete.

G. QUESTIONS You may contact Christopher Chartier at cchartie@ashland.edu. If you have any comments or concerns about participation in this study, you should first talk with Christopher Chartier If for some reason you do not wish to do this, you may contact the Human Subjects Review Board (HSRB), which is concerned with the protection of volunteers in research projects. You can reach the chair of the HSRB at hsrb-au@ashland.edu.

H. CONSENT You may print a copy of this consent form to keep. PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH IS VOLUNTARY. You are free to decline to be in this study, or to withdraw from it at any point.