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Stereotypes And Perception

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How do looks affect perception of intelligence? And why does something as temporal and tricky as looks dictates how we perceive something as important as intelligence? This research paper discusses how and why do looks affect perception of intelligence.

There are many things that influence perception of intelligence. Some of them are stereotypes and the halo effect. Stereotypes play a really important role in how someone is perceived in many ways. Of course this includes the perception of intelligence. Some stereotypes that deal with perceived intelligence are blondes are dumb, Asians are smart, people who wear glasses are smart, jocks are dumb, etc. The reader most likely have heard all of these and more. What many still don’t understand
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