babyface bias

Babyface bias is a cognitive bias where we apply primal protective feelings usually generated by infants to adults who have 'babyface features'.

The babyface bias engenders a warm attitude towards someone, but sabotages respect.

See Also

• beauty
• cute
• halo effect
• sympathy
• respect

Similar Pages

• cognitive bias
• evolutionary psychology
• appreciation
• commitment
• attachment

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Categories: psychology