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Psychologists investigate how first impressions influence impressions of trustworthiness

The study is the first to show that our snap judgments of trustworthiness are not based solely on the face in front of us. Instead, they are subtly shaped by the faces we have encountered only moments earlier.

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Psychologists at the University of Aberdeen report that first‑impression judgments of trustworthiness are shaped by faces previously seen, not just the individual currently observed. Their research demonstrates that snap assessments of trustworthiness draw on recent visual exposure, marking the first evidence that these judgments extend beyond the immediate face. The findings highlight a broader influence of prior facial cues on how trust is evaluated.

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