The effect of physical appearance on the judgment of guilt, interpersonal attraction, and severity of recommended punishment in a simulated jury task.

@article{Efran1974TheEO,
  title={The effect of physical appearance on the judgment of guilt, interpersonal attraction, and severity of recommended punishment in a simulated jury task.},
  author={Michael G. Efran},
  journal={Journal of Research in Personality},
  year={1974},
  volume={8},
  pages={45-54}
}
  • M. G. Efran
  • Published 1 June 1974
  • Psychology
  • Journal of Research in Personality
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