Interpersonal attraction refers to the positive feelings, attitudes, and emotional responses that lead individuals to develop liking, affection, or preference for another person. In Advanced Social Psychology, interpersonal attraction is studied as an important aspect of social relationships because it influences friendship formation, romantic relationships, group interactions, and social bonding. It involves both cognitive evaluations and emotional experiences that determine why people are drawn toward certain individuals and not others. One of the major factors influencing interpersonal attraction is physical attractiveness. Research in social psychology suggests that individuals often form initial impressions based on appearance, as physically attractive people are generally perceived as more sociable, competent, and likable. The “halo effect” explains that positive qualities are often attributed to attractive individuals even when there is limited information about their personality. However, attraction is not determined only by physical appearance; personality traits, values, and behaviour also