PSY 3126 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Human Body Weight, Symmetry In Biology, Interpersonal Attraction

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3126
• Professor: Don't Know

Document Summary

Is aesthetics preference related to complexity of the stimulus. Preference is better for moderate levels of complexity. Some aspects of physical attractiveness (the face only) have been found to be universal: clear complexion, bilateral symmetry, average features. Skin that looks free of blemishes, blotches, sores and rashes. Indicator: our ancestor believed that blemish free skin would mire likely to be healthy and have healthy babies. The cosmetics industry provides people with ways to make their complexion look clearer. People have strong aversive reactions to skin conditions. Left side of their bodies are identical to their right side of their bodies. Genetic mutations, pathogens, or stressors in the womb can lead to. On average, asymmetrical faces are viewed as less attractive. Faces with averagely proportioned features are more attractive than faces that deviate from average. Average features are less likely to contain genetic abnormalities and are more symmetrical.