Citation
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.)) |
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| 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) |
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| 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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