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Dr. Kristie Payment
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Document Type
Poster
Location
McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
19-4-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
19-4-2024 12:50 PM
Abstract
A 2x2 between-subject design examined the effect of image enhancement and reaction time on perceived attractiveness and trustworthiness of 24 male and female faces of various racial backgrounds. Mixed findings within research suggest, along with attractiveness, perceived trustworthiness of an individual may be impacted by the enhancement of images. Research also suggests that the variable of reaction time can have an influence on attractiveness and trustworthiness. The results of the current study only showed significant increases in attractiveness scores between the variables of reaction time. Specifically, the immediate reaction time led to significantly higher attractiveness ratings than the delayed reaction time group. The effect of image type on trustworthiness and attractiveness was not significant, and there were no significant interaction effects.
Recommended Citation
Brewer, Rhyan M.; Bowers, Zachary; and Aldred, Katelyn, "Effects of Manipulated Reaction Time and the Enhancement of Images on Attractiveness and Trustworthiness" (2024). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 51.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2024/Posters/51
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Effects of Manipulated Reaction Time and the Enhancement of Images on Attractiveness and Trustworthiness
McIntosh Activities Room
A 2x2 between-subject design examined the effect of image enhancement and reaction time on perceived attractiveness and trustworthiness of 24 male and female faces of various racial backgrounds. Mixed findings within research suggest, along with attractiveness, perceived trustworthiness of an individual may be impacted by the enhancement of images. Research also suggests that the variable of reaction time can have an influence on attractiveness and trustworthiness. The results of the current study only showed significant increases in attractiveness scores between the variables of reaction time. Specifically, the immediate reaction time led to significantly higher attractiveness ratings than the delayed reaction time group. The effect of image type on trustworthiness and attractiveness was not significant, and there were no significant interaction effects.