We draw social inferences from not only facial features but from the position of the head itself, research shows. More
We draw social inferences from not only facial features but from the position of the head itself, research shows. More
APS Fellow Frans B. M. de Waal says that parallels in animal and human behaviors can deepen our understanding of our own emotions. More
Imagine preparing for a job interview or a promising first date. You probably consider your outfit and general grooming—a fresh shower, plus hair products and makeup, if you use them. Glasses or contacts? Hair up or down? Various decisions signal different levels of erudition or sexual appeal, and people spend More
Our first impressions of the personality traits of people we’ve just met may depend on their body shape. More
A sample of new research exploring cognitive factors in intergroup biases, object-based attention on social units, height and dominant behavior, and sameness as a natural concept. More
The threat of infection seems to increase individuals’ interest in improving their physical appearance. More