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. 2023 Nov;114(4):773-777.
doi: 10.1111/bjop.12652. Epub 2023 Apr 5.

A first impression of the future

Clare A M Sutherland  1   2 , Andrew W Young  3
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A first impression of the future

Clare A M Sutherland et al. Br J Psychol. 2023 Nov.

Abstract

We offer a response to six commentaries on our target article 'Understanding trait impressions from faces'. A broad consensus emerged with authors emphasizing the importance of increasing the diversity of faces and participants, integrating research on impressions beyond the face, and continuing to develop methods needed for data-driven approaches. We propose future directions for the field based on these themes.

Keywords: first impressions; person perception; trait perception.

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