JOURNAL ARTICLE

Intuitive thinking is associated with stronger belief in physiognomy and confidence in the accuracy of facial impressions.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 300 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the prevalence of physiognomy beliefs, which suggest that a person's character can be inferred from their facial features. Research indicates that approximately 50% of a representative sample of the Dutch population endorses these beliefs, with similar levels of endorsement across various sociodemographic groups. The studies also reveal a strong association between belief in physiognomy and a reliance on intuitive thinking, as participants who trust their intuitions are more confident in their judgments about others' trustworthiness based on facial appearance. The findings highlight that these beliefs are common and persist despite being largely dismissed as pseudoscience in academic contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/10, p300
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:188739654
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