Date of Graduation
12-2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Psychology (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Psychological Science
Advisor/Mentor
Lampinen, James M.
Committee Member
Eidelman, Scott H.
Second Committee Member
Beike, Denise R.
Keywords
Creepiness; Dangerousness; Face perception; Interpersonal perception; Sexual offenders; Social cognition
Abstract
The present research expands understanding of the phenomenon of accurate identification of sexually dangerous men. Study 1 was designed to examine the influence of experience on accuracy of perceptions of sexual dangerousness. Receiving feedback about test trials increased accuracy on future trials at a marginally significant level. Study 2 was designed to determine the importance of specific facial features on these judgments. This study, however, failed to replicate the findings from the first study. Implications for Study 1, as well as possible explanations for Study 2 are discussed.
Citation
Culbertson-Faegre, A. J. (2011). Perceptions of Sexual Dangerousness: Accurate Identification of Sexual Offenders from Static Photographs. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/144
