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They then presented these paired photographs to newborn infants, who ranged in age from one to seven days old. All babies were still in hospital after birth. One researcher held each infant upright about 30 centimetres away from the two photos. Another stood out of view and noted where the babies eyes were directed. | They then presented these paired photographs to newborn infants, who ranged in age from one to seven days old. All babies were still in hospital after birth. One researcher held each infant upright about 30 centimetres away from the two photos. Another stood out of view and noted where the babies eyes were directed. | ||
On average, the babies spent 80% of their time looking at the more attractive face than the less attractive one. | |||
<span style="font-size:125%>'''Quotes:'''</span> | |||
* ''Attractiveness is not in the eye of the beholder, it’s innate to a newborn infant.'' | * ''Attractiveness is not in the eye of the beholder, it’s innate to a newborn infant.'' | ||
<span style="font-size:125%>'''References:'''</span> | |||
* https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6355-babies-prefer-to-gaze-upon-beautiful-faces/ | * https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6355-babies-prefer-to-gaze-upon-beautiful-faces/ | ||
* http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3631018.stm | |||
===<span style="font-family:'Linux Libertine, Georgia, Times, serif'; font-size:24px; font-weight: normal;">Parents treat attractive children better than ugly children</span>=== | ===<span style="font-family:'Linux Libertine, Georgia, Times, serif'; font-size:24px; font-weight: normal;">Parents treat attractive children better than ugly children</span>=== |