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