In masks we trust: explicit and implicit reactions to masked faces vary by political orientation
Abstract Previous studies in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic indicated that wearing a medical-style mask affects whether a stranger’s face is judged as more trustworthy, socially desirable, or likely to be ill. However, given political controversies around mask use, these effects might vary by...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Psychology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01556-5 |