The Physical Attractiveness Phenomena

Author : Gordon L. Patzer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781475702026

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The Physical Attractiveness Phenomena by Gordon L. Patzer Pdf

Physical attractiveness phenomena permeate society with somber ramifica tions. Correspondingly, practical applications of physical attractiveness phenomena are extensive. The consequence is that almost every person can benefit from knowledge about research on physical attractiveness. Such research material provides valuable information for persons established in their careers, as well as those preparing for a career. Similarly, parents at all stages of their life cycle should be cognizant of how physical attractiveness impacts the psychological and physiological development of children. Because no one is isolated from physical attractiveness phenomena, knowledge of this material should be imperative for everyone. This book consolidates research that specifically addresses physical attractiveness. The first summary was a classic review presented over 10 years ago (Berscheid & Walster, 1974). Since then the research literature has continued to grow, but no comprehensive review has again been published. Even though research summaries have been presented in a compilation of psychological abstracts (Cash, 1980), and in a discussion of stereotyping literature (Adams, 1982), the study of physical attractiveness phenomena is due for a comprehensive account and an analysis of the extensive, divergent research.

Author : Gordon L. Patzer
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781581124439

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The Power and Paradox of Physical Attractiveness by Gordon L. Patzer Pdf

The Power and Paradox of Physical Attractiveness is a scholarly look into physical attractiveness. It articulates the great importance placed on this dimension of a person's appearance. Analysis of the dynamics and consequences reveals a powerful, pervasive, and frequently unrecognized or denied physical attractiveness phenomenon. This phenomenon transcends time, geography, and culture, regardless of demographics and socioeconomics of individuals and populations. With penetrating vision, Dr. Patzer provides evidence that despite professed ideals, people do judge others by their looks. Physical attractiveness is a more powerful determinant of a person's fortune and misfortune in life than people admit. No matter the words, thoughts, and ideals proclaimed by people, these same people judge, assume, infer, believe, act, treat, decide, accept, reject, and behave toward or against individuals, in patterns consistent with their own physical attractiveness and that of others. While many dimensions define appearance, physical attractiveness predominates. The physical attractiveness of a person impacts every individual throughout every community, across the United States and around the world. All people inherit and alter their physical attractiveness, which is determined by complex, interdependent, physical and non-physical factors. Hidden and not-hidden values drive thoughts and actions with significant effects and realities whereby higher physical attractiveness is beneficial, lower physical attractiveness is detrimental, and associated pursuits are relentless. Physical attractiveness may look skin-deep as a surface aspect of appearance, but looks can be deceiving. Researchers throughout the world collect empirical data complemented with anecdotal data to probe beyond the surfaces. Through investigations that meet meticulous scientific methodological procedures, acute observations reveal previously undetected dimensions that advance understanding about physical attractiveness. The Power and Paradox of Physical Attractiveness explores, discovers, and documents the theories, evidence, and circumstances in which physical attractiveness is a remarkable veneer with influences that extend considerably beyond what we call skin-deep. The author, Dr. Patzer, formally cites more than 750 references as he identifies a complex phenomenon in which physical attractiveness serves as an informational cue that propels a multiple-stage process. Through this process, people knowingly and unknowingly infer extensive information based on this cue, which in-turn triggers assumptions, expectations, attitudes, and behaviors. It ultimately leads to powerful consequences with significant benefits and detriments for every person, accompanied by continuous pursuits toward these benefits and away from these detriments, caused by his or her level of physical attractiveness.

Author : Gordon L. Patzer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Aesthetics
ISBN : UCSC:32106019149449

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Why Physically Attractive People are More Successful by Gordon L. Patzer Pdf

Chronicles the reality about physical attractiveness that scientific research has shown to be universal throughout the world. This book presents the pertinent theories, research data, and knowledge that document the physical attractiveness as a universal phenomenon.

Author : Don N. Bacchus
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781581129243

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Beyond Psychotherapy by Don N. Bacchus Pdf

Let's get real! Many people will never go to therapy. In addition, many people who go to therapy will make little or no progress largely because of the inability of the therapist. It is a monumental task to explore someone's psyche or to reconstruct human psychological functioning. When it comes to psychotherapy, we continue to fool ourselves and waste precious time. We need to tap into our own inner resources and use common sense to improve our lives. Be your own healer! Take responsibility for your life. Strive towards personal improvement. Rely on your own inner strength.You can hange yourself. Dr. Bacchus, in his book, Beyond Psychotherapy, provides 123 life changing ideas that will help you on your journey through life. You have much more ability within you than you realize. You can heal yourself. You can have a great life!

Author : Benjamin B. Lahey,Alan E. Kazdin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461398295

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Advances in Clinical Child Psychology by Benjamin B. Lahey,Alan E. Kazdin Pdf

With this volume, Advances in Clinical Child Psychology enters its second decade. The goal of the series is to provide clinicians and researchers in the fields of clinical child psychology, child psychiatry, school psychol ogy, and related disciplines with an annual compilation of statements that summarize the new data, concepts, and techniques that advance our ability to help troubled children. Looking forward, the series intends to highlight the emerging developments that will guide our field of inquiry and practice; looking back, the eleven volumes in the series provide an interesting chronicle of changes in our understanding. Each year, scholars are chosen whose recent work is on the leading edge of clinical child psychology and its sibling disciplines, who offer potentially important new theoretical viewpoints, or who are well qualified to discuss topics of emerging importance that are not identified with one particular laboratory. Perhaps more than in any previous vol ume, the authors of the present volume have achieved fully the goals of the series. Volume 11 is a rich source of exciting ideas, important new information, and cogent analysis. The topics of these chapters, moreover, can be seen to represent the important broad themes in clinical child psychology today. The volume begins with two chapters that describe emerging theoretical perspectives.

Author : Doug Jones
Publisher : U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780915703401

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Physical Attractiveness and the Theory of Sexual Selection by Doug Jones Pdf

Author : Gordon PATZER
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780814409695

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Looks by Gordon PATZER Pdf

We all know one hard and undeniable truth: Physical beauty comes with tremendous power, and tremendous benefits. Those who possess it are generally luckier in love, more likely to be popular, and more apt to get better grades in school. But very few of us realize just how much looks affect every aspect of our lives. Recent studies document that people blessed with good looks earn about 10% more than their average-looking colleagues. They are also more likely to get hired and promoted at work. What exactly is this “physical attractiveness” phenomenon and how does it affect each and every one of us? Dr. Gordon L. Patzer has devoted the last 30 years to investigating this unsettling phenomenon for both women and men, and how it touches every part of our lives. In Looks, he reveals not only its impact on romance, but also on family dynamics, performance in school, career, courtroom proceedings, politics and government. Looks is the first book to explore how the power of beauty affects both sexes and how the rise of reality TV shows, cosmetic surgery, and celebrity culture have contributed to our culture’s overall obsession with being beautiful. Unflinching and topical, Looks uncovers the sometimes ugly truth about beauty and its profound effects on all of our lives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Marketing
ISBN : UOM:35128001850633

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AMA Winter Educators' Conference by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gordon L. Patzer
Publisher : Amacom Books
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0814480543

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Looks by Gordon L. Patzer Pdf

People blessed with good looks earn more than their average-looking colleagues and are more likely to get hired and promoted at work. Unflinching and topical, "Looks" uncovers the sometimes ugly truth about beauty and its profound effects on everyones lives.

Author : Michael Eaves,Dale G. Leathers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134881253

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Successful Nonverbal Communication by Michael Eaves,Dale G. Leathers Pdf

Successful Nonverbal Communication: Principles and Applications demonstrates how knowledge of nonverbal messages can affect successful communication in the real world. Now with fifteen chapters, the fifth edition draws students in through applications of the latest nonverbal communication research and through current examples of celebrities, sports, and politicians. This extensive revision describes nonverbal cues and their desirable and undesirable functions while offering original tests for measuring and developing nonverbal communication skills. Updates include new attention to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama, and discussion of nonverbal communication within same-sex partnerships.

Author : Ray Bull,Nichola Rumsey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461237822

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The Social Psychology of Facial Appearance by Ray Bull,Nichola Rumsey Pdf

Several years ago Coleman (1981) reported that in 1979 one of the many in ternational cosmetics companies had an annual sales figure of $2. 38 billion, nearly 1. 25 million sales representatives, and over 700 products, the majority of these being for the face. Cash and Cash (1982) noted that in 1979 U. S. consumers spent over $4 million on cosmetic products. They stated that, "Although this practice would seem to be a fascinating aspect of human be havior on the basis of its generality and resilience, social-behavioral scientists have largely ignored the phenomenon so plainly (or pleasingly) in front of their eyes. " Why should people be so concerned with their facial appearance? Many psychologists have argued (e. g. , Kleck & Rubenstein, 1975) not only that facial information is usually the first that is available to the perceiver, but also that it is continuously available during social interaction. Maruyama and Miller (1981) stated that "appearance is often the first dimension upon which a stranger can be evaluated. Since people tend to see others as integrated and consistent units, rather than as collections of situation-specific behaviors, a potent and immediately evident basis for an evaluation, such as physical appearance, should intrude into and affect any overall and subsequent evalua tion.

Author : Linda A. Jackson
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1992-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781438407678

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Physical Appearance and Gender by Linda A. Jackson Pdf

This book examines two kinds of research, research in social psychology and in clinical psychology, into the effects of physical appearance on person perception. Both are explored with the objective of identifying gender similarities and differences on the effects of physical appearance. The theoretical framework for integrating the two approaches is presented, with implications of this framework for future research, social change, and psychotherapy. The book demonstrates that gender must be considered in research on physical appearance effects.

Author : Alice S. Rossi
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999-06-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0226728706

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Sexuality Across the Life Course by Alice S. Rossi Pdf

How does sexual behavior change over one's life-span? How does sexual satisfaction affect the quality and stability of marriage? How has the AIDS epidemic affected sexual attitudes in America over the past three decades? In this wide-reaching volume, distinguished sociologist Alice S. Rossi addresses these questions and others through fourteen diverse essays on sexual behavior, covering adolescence through old age and studying such groups as singles, married couples, and homosexuals. This extensive study also explores the effects of chronic disease and medication on sexual functioning, recent developments in psychotherapy for sexual problems, and sexual abuse of children, incest, and rape. "The interdisciplinary nature of the project has resulted in a text that is accessible to anyone with a behavioral science background. Well written, well edited, and well received by this reviewer."—Joan C. Chrisler, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy "This is a book that needs to be on the bookshelf of any AIDS researcher."—AIDS Book Review Journal

Author : Rebecca A. Eder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461224662

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Craniofacial Anomalies by Rebecca A. Eder Pdf

Developmental Perspectives on Craniofacial Problems presents a developmental approach to psychological research on craniofacial anomalies. Craniofacial anomalies represent one of the most commonly occurring birth defects, and although recent surgical advances have been substantial, little has changed in over forty years with regard to the assumption that facial disfigurement must result in psychological problems. This book advances current understanding of the psychological impact of craniofacial anomalies by reevaluating the prevailing view in light of the most current perspectives and findings in developmental psychology. Distinguished scholars have applied their expertise in social, emotional, and personality development to understanding the psychological development of children with craniofacial anomalies, covering a wide range of topics in developmental psychology.

Author : Kai Arzheimer,Jocelyn Evans,Michael S. Lewis-Beck
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1358 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781473959255

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The SAGE Handbook of Electoral Behaviour by Kai Arzheimer,Jocelyn Evans,Michael S. Lewis-Beck Pdf

The study of voting behaviour remains a vibrant sub-discipline of political science. The Handbook of Electoral Behaviour is an authoritative and wide ranging survey of this dynamic field, drawing together a team of the world′s leading scholars to provide a state-of-the-art review that sets the agenda for future study. Taking an interdisciplinary approach and focusing on a range of countries, the handbook is composed of eight parts. The first five cover the principal theoretical paradigms, establishing the state of the art in their conceptualisation and application, and followed by chapters on their specific challenges and innovative applications in contemporary voting studies. The remaining three parts explore elements of the voting process to understand their different effects on vote outcomes. The SAGE Handbook of Electoral Behaviour is an essential benchmark publication for advanced students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of politics, sociology, psychology and research methods.