Effects of Attractiveness and Gender on the Perception of Achievement-Related Variables

Abstract

The present study was an examination of the effects of physical attractiveness and gender on perceptions of academic success, achievement-related traits, intelligence, initiative, and attributions of ability and effort in relation to academic success. It was hypothesized that attractive persons and men would be rated more favorably along these dimensions than would unattractive persons and women. The participants were 144 U.S. undergraduates who observed photographs of attractive and unattractive men and women and then rated the persons in the photographs on the aforementioned dimensions. Physical attractiveness had a differential effect on the dimensions within achievement. Also, being perceived as physically attractive created positive impressions of achievement-related traits for men but negative impressions for women.

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“…Apparently, the physical attractiveness stereotype continues to exist (3)(4)(5)7,10). Even if perception, which binds physical attractiveness with social and professional success, originates in the improved behavioral skills of the attractive individual (23,24), appearance does play a major role in daily life.…”

“…For example, Miyake and Zuckerman (4) have shown that greater physical attractiveness is related to stronger belief that the target shares one's behavior, to the choice of targets as compared to others, and to the affiliation with targets. Furthermore, the effect of physical attractiveness may vary between sexes, e.g., that being perceived as physically attractive creates positive impressions of achievement-related traits for men, but negative impressions for women (5).…”

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“…• Materials used in the prosthetic restoration • Oral condition of the patient • The dentist-patient relationship • Patient's attitude about the restoration • Patient personality • Socioeconomic situation of the patient 5 • Education level of the patient 6,7 • Gender of the patient 8,9 For psychological reasons, some denture patients are extremely critical of their appearance while wearing dentures despite the lack of fixed standards for esthetics. Such patients are easily influenced by others and can present a patient management challenge for the clinician if not dealt with properly.…”