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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

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Thinking and intelligence

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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