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In summary, while there is a perceived link between intelligence and physical attractiveness, empirical evidence to substantiate a biological link between the two is inconclusive, tending to favor the conclusion that such a link is non-existent or very weak. Measurement error may play a role in this, and higher quality research is needed. Intelligence does appear to play a role in how individuals perceive attractiveness, possibly due to higher aesthetic discrimination capabilities among more intelligent individuals. However, the nature and extent of this relationship remain subjects for further investigation. Stereotypes, often perpetuated by popular media, contribute to the perception of a dichotomy between looks and intelligence. However, the notion that exceptional gifts in one socially desirable trait must be offset by deficiencies in another, is not empirically supported. This perception may be fueled more by envy and societal expectations and selection effects than by any biological or psychological trade-offs. Furthermore, individuals who are both exceptionally attractive and intelligent are likely statistically rare, despite people expecting highly attractive people to be more intelligent due to the Halo Effect. This may promote the idea that exceptionally good-looking people are actually stupid, due to the clash in perceptions of their initial perceived intelligence and their true level of cognitive ability.