20.08.2013 |
magazine issue | 09/2008
written by Theresa DiDonato
The Surprising Effect of Facial Appearance on Political Decision-Making
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The Surprising Effect of Facial Appearance on Political Decision-Making
If your citizenship comes with the responsibility - and privilege - of voting, then every few years you face an interesting challenge. Who will you vote for? Whether you choose to support an incumbent, a celebrated war hero, an experienced government official, or a new face on the political scene, psychologists are incredibly curious about the process by which you come to that decision. There is reason to believe that, coming from a thoughtful and prepared voter, your ballot will... / more