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theo · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe the influence of situation and other factors on perceptions of attractiveness, including judgments of personality traits.

What is a contrast effect? What other factors of appearance have an influence? What about behavioral cues? Anything else?

Question 2

Before having an interview for a potential internship, Tanya carefully applies makeup, straightens her hair, and puts on a nice, colorful blazer. Tanya is practicing ________, which is a form of ________.

a) other-enhancement; impression formation
b) self-enhancement; impression formation
c) other-enhancement; impression management
d) self-enhancement; impression management

DylanD1323 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A lot of things influence attractiveness. As the number of people in a bar grows smaller, the remaining people start looking better. Even women who wear red will be perceived as more sexually appealing and attractive by men. Overweight people are thought to be more easygoing and to lack personal discipline compared to people with hard and muscular bodies. Walking and handshake style may also affect perceptions of attractiveness. Initial impressions of men favor a dominant style, whereas, with additional exposure, males with a sensitive prosocial style appear more attractive. Oddly, first names may color an initial impression of attractiveness.

Answer to Question 2

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Topic=3.3: Impression Formation and Management: Combining Information About Others,