Where Do First Impressions of Faces Come From? When we see a stranger, we automatically form a first impression based on their facial appearance. But what makes a person appear trustworthy or dominant to us?
Dictators Appear Colder Than Democratically Elected Leaders People perceive dictators as unattractive and cold, and they’re right.
Beauty is in the Psychophysics of the Beholder When we compare faces, we’re not analyzing exact differences, but rather how the faces stack up next to each other.
“Head-ing” towards a New Understanding of Face Perception Subtle head movements can dramatically change the way a person’s face appears and thereby affect other people’s perceptions of the person.
Do Candidates’ Faces Influence Voters’ Preferences? Politicians with large eyes and a wide mouth receive more votes.
Group Vibes: Sensing Trustworthiness in Half a Second Those around you change how trustworthy you appear.
Narcissists Have Poor Memory for the World Around Them Devoting attention to oneself may inhibit noticing, recognizing, or remembering what is happening elsewhere.