American Scientist – September-October 2016
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September-October 2016  Volume 104, Number 5

In an election season, prospective voters take their impressions of the candidates not only from what they say but also on the basis of other aspects of their presentation, such as intonation, gestures, and appearance. Recent studies have identified another trait that contributes subtly but significantly to voters' impressions..

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