History of Beauty
Over 4,000 years ago, what did Egyptian men and women do to their nails and faces?
They painted their nails and wore makeup.
In the study, how old were the babies who looked at photographs of faces?
Six months old.
How many facial features did men prefer in women, according to the studies?
Four.
In Western fashion magazines, what body type do the women usually have?
Thin
According to a recent report, how many consumers globally are spending more money on beauty and health-care products?
One out of three.
What did the ancient Maya of Central America think was beautiful?
Crossed eyes.
Which faces did the babies spend more time looking at?
The attractive faces.
What two body features did women prefer in men?
Large shoulders and a narrow waist.
In the Huli culture of Papua New Guinea, why do men grow their hair long?
As a symbol of health and strength.
What are three things that generate billions of dollars every year worldwide?
Makeup, dieting, and hair- and skin-care products (also gym memberships and cosmetic surgery).
How did the ancient Maya try to make their children's eyes cross?
They hung little balls between their eyes.
Before the babies, who rated the faces in the photographs for attractiveness?
A group of college students.
Name one psychologist mentioned in paragraph D and the university where he works.
Victor Johnston at New Mexico State University OR David Perrett at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
In the Huli culture, who are considered the "objects of beauty"?
The men.
According to studies, what are three good things that happen to good-looking people?
They make more money, get called on more often in class, and are perceived as friendlier.
In 18th-century France, what did wealthy noblemen wear to make themselves attractive?
Large wigs of long white hair.
According to scientists, what do full lips, clear skin, and strong shoulders equal?
Health and genetic well-being.
What four facial features did men prefer in women, according to the studies?
Larger eyes, clear skin, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin.
What did native peoples in southeast Peru prefer, according to the study by Yu and Shepard?
Body shapes regarded as overweight in Western cultures.
What does the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" mean, according to the passage?
Beauty is subjective, and different people find different things attractive.
According to the passage, what have people in cultures throughout the world done to achieve beauty?
They have gone to extreme lengths.
According to the passage, what is a fundamental part of human nature when looking for a mate?
Looking for qualities like full lips, clear skin, and strong shoulders.
According to scientists, what does the mind "unconsciously" tell men and women about certain physical traits?
That these traits equal health and genetic well-being.
Who are the two researchers that studied beauty preferences in southeast Peru, and what are their professions?
Douglas Yu (a biologist from Great Britain) and Glenn Shepard (an anthropologist at the University of California at Berkeley).
According to the passage, what are the two ideas about beauty that are both true?
Certain physical traits are universally appealing, and beauty does not always conform to a single, uniform standard.