Physical attraction

  • Evolutionary psychologists argue that we are genetically primed to find certain traits attractive. These are associated with health, good genes, and a signal that offspring would be healthy.


  • Waist-to-hip ratio: Singh found that men’s preference is generally smaller waist is generally more attractive


  • Matching hypothesis- going for someone of similar attractiveness


  • Halo effect- people judge you based on your looks, get away with a lot more if youy are attractive