PSYCH253 Lecture Notes - Egotism, Facial Symmetry, Averageness
2 Apr 2013
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Facial attractiveness: averageness faces representing average value of population, symmetry right/left symmetric faces, sexual dimorphism estrogen-linked/testosterone-lined features, similarity to self implicit egotism. Attractive faces: only average: proposed faces representing average value of a population are viewed as attractive. If so, an average composite face should be more attractive than the individual faces in it: tested theory by averaging faces, iv: number of faces: Prototypical faces ease classification as a face. Attractive faces: symmetric: proposed symmetrical faces are viewed as more attractive than less symmetrical faces, male, female faces, iv: symmetry of faces. Only high-quality individuals can maintain symmetric development in the face of environmental and genetic stressors. Attractive faces: sexual dimorphism: feminine characteristics. Thin brows: estrogen-dependent, signs of youthfulness and fertility, male characteristics. Deep-set eyes: testosterone-dependent, signs of dominance and immunocompetence. Attractive faces: sexual dimorphism: proposed hat enhancing the sexual dimorphism of faces should increase their attractiveness because . It"s a sign of youthfulness and fertility in females.
