The Math Behind the Beauty: What has mathematics got to do with beauty? Actually, a lot. Physical attraction depends on ratio, and in particular symmetry. (See Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research.) Our attraction to another person's body increases if that body
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Discussions highlight the scientific basis of facial attractiveness, citing studies about symmetry, facial ratios, and evolutionary influences. For instance, phrases like 'a lot' and 'scientific backing' indicate curiosity and recognition of the research's credibility, while mentions of personal presentations suggest engagement at an educational level. The tone is mostly analytical but not deeply critical, reflecting a general appreciation for the scientific insights provided by the publication.
Most discussions recognize the validity and scientific backing of the research, acknowledging factors like symmetry and facial features as key elements in attractiveness, indicating general agreement.
Comments show curiosity about the link between biology and beauty, with references to mathematical and biological aspects suggesting moderate interest.
While some discussions mention specific studies and concepts, the overall tone remains somewhat superficial, with limited deep analysis or critical engagement.
The audience perceives the research as scientifically meaningful, considering its implications for understanding attractiveness and social behavior, but few express strong opinions about its broader societal impact.
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- This text explains that facial attractiveness influences many social decisions, like choosing a partner, making friends, and job hiring, and is based on features like symmetry, shape, skin quality, and personality cues.
- It discusses how individual differences such as hormone levels, own attractiveness, experience, and social learning shape our face preferences, showing that these responses are adaptable and improve our chances of making beneficial social and mate-related choices.
- The research suggests that our face preference system is flexible and sophisticated, evolving to help us make adaptive decisions in various social situations to maximize benefits.]
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@Choosy_Female Students in my class did a presentation on the evolution of attractiveness based on this article: Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research https://t.co/34NKWEV6Aa
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@lilibettank @lululul92966087 这篇文献可以支持我上述观点
@letsgotohellth1 Little, A. C., Jones, B. C., & DeBruine, L. M. (2011). Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 366(1571), 1638–1659.
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@Artificerpostin @goonerlicious @_Hybreed_ I think this one’s very convincing, itreviewed hundreds of studies across cultures and ethnicities, finding a cross-cultural agreement that symmetry, averageness, and sexual dimorphism (masc/fem features) predict facial attractiveness. https://t.co/PNjHf28Qmi
Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research https://t.co/5czT4NQDOu.
The Math Behind the Beauty: What has mathematics got to do with beauty? Actually, a lot. Physical attraction depends on ratio, and in particular symmetry. (See Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research.) Our attraction to another person's body increases if that body
@letsgotohellth1 Little, A. C., Jones, B. C., & DeBruine, L. M. (2011). Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 366(1571), 1638–1659.
Inclusive alguns estudos bons sobre o tema: Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research Symmetry and human facial attractiveness Facial attractiveness: evolutionary, cognitive and social perspectives Facial width-to-height ratio and dominance https://t.co/ahkSSOxEmO
Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research. 'Beauty is not just a simple social construct—attractiveness appears to be ingrained in our biology. While some aspects of face perception might be innate, other aspects are clearly influenced by experience.'
@manoo_hcqghm @evemariemmoreau @sashackermann - Little, A. C., Jones, B. C., & DeBruine, L. M. (2011). Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 366(1571), 1638-1659. Témoignant ici de l’impact de la symétrie
[4/7] @WomenBeingAwful In "Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research" by Dr. Little we extend the idea to basic symmetry, which has some scientific backing from an evolutionary standpoint but even this overly broad extension has no consensus.
@Hw_Taow @TemperanceOui *Source : Little, A., Jones, B. & DeBruine, L. (2011). Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions, B. 366: 1638– 1659.
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