People trust typical-looking faces most

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 17:30 in Mathematics & Economics

Being 'average' is often considered a bad thing, but new research suggests that averageness wins when people assess the trustworthiness of a face. The research indicates that, while typical-looking faces aren't seen as the most attractive, they are considered to be the most trustworthy.

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