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(WARNING:CHATGPT THREAD)
In this thread https://looksmax.org/threads/guide-...afe-good-vs-villainous-mysterious-bad.838968/
by Harrier, he tells us about how a face is perceived by someone. There are some points which I thought to be wrong. I did some research(chatgpt) and have corrected it. This is the scientifically accurate version of it. I am insulting or bringing down his contributions to the forum. I am just doing the right thing.
Scientifically Defensible Framework: Trust vs Dominance Archetypes
1. Facial Structure
High facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR):
Associated with perceived dominance, aggression, and untrustworthiness (Haselhuhn & Wong, 2012; Geniole et al., 2015).
This aligns more with the “Fox” side (dominance/mystery).
Lower fWHR (narrower face):
Perceived as less threatening, sometimes more trustworthy.
Fits closer to the “Knight” archetype (approachable/trustworthy).
2. Mandible & Jawline
Broad, square jaw:
Signals masculinity and dominance.
No intrinsic link to morality.
Places someone toward the dominant Fox side.
Softer jawline:
Perceived as more juvenile, cooperative, trustworthy (Zebrowitz & Montepare, 2008).
Closer to Knight (trustworthy).
3. Eyes & Gaze Cues
Large, rounder eyes, visible sclera/pupil:
Consistently associated with honesty, warmth, and approachability.
“Knight” cue.
Smaller, narrower, shadowed eyes; less scleral visibility (dark eyes, high contrast):
Linked with perceptions of mystery, cunning, or threat.
“Fox” cue.
4. Skin–Hair Contrast
Low contrast (softer blending of skin tone, eye, and hair colour):
Perceived as gentle, trustworthy, less threatening (Russell, 2009).
“Knight” cue.
High contrast (dark hair/light skin, sharp eye/hair borders):
Seen as striking, dramatic, more sexually appealing but less “safe.”
“Fox” cue.
5. Body Morphology
Robust musculature (broad shoulders, mesomorphic build):
Strongly correlated with dominance and intimidation perception (Sell et al., 2012).
“Fox” side.
Leaner or average build:
Elicits less dominance perception, potentially more approachability.
“Knight” side.
6. Mating Strategy Perceptions
Dominant / Fox-like traits (high fWHR, square jaw, high contrast, robust musculature):
Associated with short-term sexual attraction.
Trust / Knight-like traits (softer eyes, lower fWHR, low contrast, less angular jaw):
Associated with long-term partner preference.
This is supported by dual mating strategy theory (Gangestad & Simpson, 2000).
In this thread https://looksmax.org/threads/guide-...afe-good-vs-villainous-mysterious-bad.838968/
by Harrier, he tells us about how a face is perceived by someone. There are some points which I thought to be wrong. I did some research(chatgpt) and have corrected it. This is the scientifically accurate version of it. I am insulting or bringing down his contributions to the forum. I am just doing the right thing.
Scientifically Defensible Framework: Trust vs Dominance Archetypes
1. Facial Structure
High facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR):
Associated with perceived dominance, aggression, and untrustworthiness (Haselhuhn & Wong, 2012; Geniole et al., 2015).
This aligns more with the “Fox” side (dominance/mystery).
Lower fWHR (narrower face):
Perceived as less threatening, sometimes more trustworthy.
Fits closer to the “Knight” archetype (approachable/trustworthy).
2. Mandible & Jawline
Broad, square jaw:
Signals masculinity and dominance.
No intrinsic link to morality.
Places someone toward the dominant Fox side.
Softer jawline:
Perceived as more juvenile, cooperative, trustworthy (Zebrowitz & Montepare, 2008).
Closer to Knight (trustworthy).
3. Eyes & Gaze Cues
Large, rounder eyes, visible sclera/pupil:
Consistently associated with honesty, warmth, and approachability.
“Knight” cue.
Smaller, narrower, shadowed eyes; less scleral visibility (dark eyes, high contrast):
Linked with perceptions of mystery, cunning, or threat.
“Fox” cue.
4. Skin–Hair Contrast
Low contrast (softer blending of skin tone, eye, and hair colour):
Perceived as gentle, trustworthy, less threatening (Russell, 2009).
“Knight” cue.
High contrast (dark hair/light skin, sharp eye/hair borders):
Seen as striking, dramatic, more sexually appealing but less “safe.”
“Fox” cue.
5. Body Morphology
Robust musculature (broad shoulders, mesomorphic build):
Strongly correlated with dominance and intimidation perception (Sell et al., 2012).
“Fox” side.
Leaner or average build:
Elicits less dominance perception, potentially more approachability.
“Knight” side.
6. Mating Strategy Perceptions
Dominant / Fox-like traits (high fWHR, square jaw, high contrast, robust musculature):
Associated with short-term sexual attraction.
Trust / Knight-like traits (softer eyes, lower fWHR, low contrast, less angular jaw):
Associated with long-term partner preference.
This is supported by dual mating strategy theory (Gangestad & Simpson, 2000).
