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Ian Penton-Voak Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol, 12a Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TU, UK

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The application of evolutionary biological theory to attractiveness judgments of our own species has revolutionized our understanding of a perenially fascinating phenomenon — the perception of beauty. In this review paper, I hope to briefly discuss how an evolutionary approach has added to our understanding of the psychology of human facial attractiveness judgements. I will also raise some theoretical and methodological concerns, and outline what I feel are the most important outstanding questions in the area.

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