COGNITIVE PATTERNS IN FACIAL SYMMETRY PERCEPTION

Antonina Luniaka

doi:10.30890/2567-5273.2025-39-04-075

Authors

Antonina Luniaka https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2817-5077

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2025-39-04-075

Keywords:

symmetry, face, cognition, perception, social evaluation

Abstract

The article focuses on the study of cognitive patterns that shape the perception of facial symmetry as a factor in evaluating personality and an individual’s social relevance. The purpose of the research is to explore the cognitive mechanisms involved in

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