The Effect of Nonphysical Traits on the Perception of Physical Attractiveness: Three Naturalistic Studies

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The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. (2006, background): “…sexual dimorphism, a pleasant expression, good grooming, youthfulness (Berry 2000, Cunningham 1986, Etcoff 1999, Rhodes & Zebrowitz 2002, Thornhill & Gangestad 1999), and, for known faces, can reflect nonphysical characteristics, such as how much one likes the person (Kniffin & Wilson 2004).”
Physical attractiveness of the service worker in the moment of truth and its effects on customer satisfaction (2009, background): “Koernig and Page (2002) addressed the first factor by examining two service settings, a dental check-up (low congruency) and a haircut (high congruency), yet we feel that the status of one’s teeth may in fact be related to one’s own physical attractiveness.”
THE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS (2005, background): “F or p er so na l u se o nl y. AR254-AN34-26 ARI 25 August 2005 15:11 attractiveness, favorably or unfavorably (Kniffin & Wilson 2004).”
Evolutionary Perspectives on Workplace Gossip: Why and How Gossip Can Serve Groups (2010, background): “Indeed, Kniffin and Wilson (2004) specify that team members’ ratings of physical attractiveness were based significantly on the degree of respect, liking, and appreciation for talent that they had for each of their teammates.”