Chris F Westbury

Professor of Psychology, University of Alberta

Chris F Westbury is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada.

Written by Chris F Westbury

Photo of a woman in a colourful striped dress smiling as photographers take pictures at a crowded event.

Why do beautiful people also seem smart and likeable?

Psychologists have known about the ‘halo effect’ for ages. New research suggests the power of language can help explain it

by Chris F Westbury & Daniel King