Final answer:
Low self-esteem can lead to a higher rating of attractiveness, while high self-esteem leads to a more accurate rating of attractiveness.
Step-by-step explanation:
Research suggests that low self-esteem can lead to a higher rating of attractiveness when evaluating someone they just met (Fulmer et al., 2010). People with low self-esteem may have a tendency to overcompensate for their own perceived inadequacies by idealizing and finding greater attraction in others. Conversely, individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to have a more accurate rating of attractiveness when evaluating potential partners (Fulmer et al., 2010).