Do facial averageness and symmetry signal health?

We investigated whether the attractive facial traits of averageness and symmetry signal health, examining two aspects of signalling: whether these traits are perceived as healthy, and whether they provide accurate health information. In Study 1, we used morphing techniques to alter the averageness a...

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Main Authors: Rhodes, G, Zebrowitz, L, Clark, A, Kalick, S, Hightower, A, McKay, R
Other Authors: Human Behavior and Evolution Society
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2001
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