Perceptions of Sexual Dangerousness: Accurate Identification of Sexual Offenders from Static Photographs

<p>The present research expands understanding of the phenomenon of accurate identification of sexually dangerous men. Study 1 was designed to examine the influence of experience on accuracy of perceptions of sexual dangerousness. Receiving feedback about test trials increased accuracy on future trials at a marginally significant level. Study 2 was designed to determine the importance of specific facial features on these judgments. This study, however, failed to replicate the findings from the first study. Implications for Study 1, as well as possible explanations for Study 2 are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in Psychology (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Culbertson-Faegre, Amber Jean

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Lampinen, James M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Eidelman, Scott H.
• Beike, Denise R.

• Creepiness
• Dangerousness
• Face perception
• Interpersonal perception
• Sexual offenders
• Social cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/144

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uark.edu:etd-1143