People quickly decide another person’s character from just looking at their face and these impressions influence crucial decisions in everyday life. The researchers are studying first impressions from faces because these impressions have important social consequences, influencing hiring decisions, dating choices and even court case outcomes. This study will lead to unique insights into the genetic basis of individual differences in these first impressions, including answering an age-old question: why do we trust others?
You will be provided a link to an online survey where you will be asked:
The study is completely online and you can participate using your computer or laptop. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Identical and non-identical same sex twins, aged 18 to 80 years of age.
28th May 2018 – 31st December 2018.
The same reserach team recently completed a similar study on face perception and found that choosing a stranger to choose your profile picture is actually a great idea.
Watch this video of Dr Clare Sutherland, from UWA’s School of Psychological Science, talk about this finding.