Impressions of Dominance are Made Relative to others in the Visual Environment

Face judgments of dominance play an important role in human social interaction. Perceived facial dominance is thought to indicate physical formidability, as well as resource acquisition and holding potential. Dominance cues in the face affect perceptions of attractiveness, emotional state, and physi...

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Main Authors: Daniel E. Re, Carmen E. Lefevre, Lisa M. DeBruine, Benedict C. Jones, David I. Perrett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-01-01
Series:Evolutionary Psychology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491401200118