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Distance Based Visual Cues to Interpersonal Trust

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Bryan, Ronald Edward (2012) Distance Based Visual Cues to Interpersonal Trust. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z2N2-4C56. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042012-095743080

Abstract

This thesis examines the role of interpersonal spacing in determining the visual appearance and emotional response to images of faces. We present new methods for isolating the distance-dependent perspective projection as a visual feature, while controlling for confounding variables such as emotional expression. In behavioral experiments, we demonstrate the relevance of viewing distance to implicit social judgments, notably trust behavior in which real money was at stake. Finally, we provide tools for classifying face images according to viewing distance, and manipulating face images to simulate their appearance at different distances and different levels of trustworthiness.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:face perception, trust, vision, behavior, proxemics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Biology
Major Option:Computation and Neural Systems
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Adolphs, Ralph (advisor)
  • Perona, Pietro (co-advisor)
Thesis Committee:
  • Perona, Pietro (chair)
  • Adolphs, Ralph
  • Camerer, Colin F.
  • Tsao, Doris Y.
  • Koch, Christof
Defense Date:18 May 2012
Non-Caltech Author Email:ronnie04 (AT) alum.mit.edu
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:06042012-095743080
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042012-095743080
DOI:10.7907/Z2N2-4C56
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:7129
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Ronald Bryan
Deposited On:06 Jun 2014 16:26
Last Modified:08 Nov 2023 00:44

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