The Idea That Some Faces Are Inherently More Attractive Than

question 40

Multiple Choice

The idea that some faces are inherently more attractive than others is supported by research demonstrating that

• A) people prefer averaged composite faces to individual faces.
• B) standards of beauty change over time.
• C) people from different cultures enhance their appearance in different ways.
• D) people we like seem more attractive to us.

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Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional activity.

Debrief

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