The Psychology of Pretty Privilege

What is pretty privilege? "Pretty privilege" refers to the societal advantage or preferential treatment that individuals perceived as physically attractive may receive based on their appearance. In this insightful discussion, we explore the concept of pretty privilege and its impact on society. We will uncover the truth about this often misunderstood phenomenon and delve into the psychology behind it. Discover what pretty privilege is, why it exists, and the effects it has on individuals and relationships. We aim to shed light on the complexities of beauty standards and the privileges they afford. Whether you've personally experienced pretty privilege or want to gain a deeper understanding of its influence, this video is for you. Would you like us to make more "The Psychology Behind.." videos? Please let us know in the comments. #prettyprivilege #psychology Researcher/Writer: Morgan Swift Editor: Caitlin McColl Voice Over: Amanda Silvera Script Manager: Kelly Soong Animator: Lesly YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Grab PSI plushy here: https://psych2go.shop/products/psych2go-plushie Discount code: "Loyalty" to get 15% off. Only first 50 people. Official Discord: https://discord.gg/EsWEvrJ Provide Feedback for this video: https://forms.gle/B1JAxZKn9XvJpXUQ7 References Ciurczak, E. (2018). Do you know the No. 1 factor in your child's academic success?. Hattiesburg American.www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/education/2018/03/16/do-you-know-no-1-factor-your-childs-academic-success/416626002/ Harris, M. (2021). The Surprising Qualities That Make Someone Well-Liked. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/letters-your-therapist/202110/the-surprising-qualities-make-someone-well-liked Hogg, V. Vaughan, G. (2022). Social Psychology (9th ed.). Pearson. www.pearson.com/en-gb/subject-catalog/p/social-psychology/P200000004473/9781292409061 Huddleston, T. (2022). Top psychologist: IQ is the No. 1 predictor of work success—especially combined with these 5 traits. CNBC. www.cnbc.com/2022/07/11/does-iq-determine-success-a-psychologist-weighs-in.html RHODES, G. (2006). The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. Annual Review of Psychology, 57(1), 199–226. doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.57.102904.190208 Santos, R. (2022). It’s time to face the science of pretty privilege. VICE. www.vice.com/en/article/epz8pk/psychology-pretty-privilege-attractive-people Simon, O. (2021). Pretty Privilege: Why Bias Is Real and What We Can Do About It. LIFE Intelligence. www.lifeintelligence.io/blog/pretty-privilege-bias-what-we-can-do Zeigler-Hill, V., Welling, L. L. M., & Shackelford, T. K. (2015). Evolutionary Perspectives on Social Psychology (2015th ed.). Springer International Publishing AG. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12697-5 Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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