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Self-centred people have distinct 'thicker and denser' eyebrows, claim scientists
PUBLISHED: 17:53 BST, 1 June 2018 | UPDATED: 19:47 BST, 1 June 2018
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The old saying goes that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but according to a new study, you can pick out a narcissist just by looking at their eyebrows.
Egotistical and self-centred people are more likely to have distinct 'brows, particularly those that are thick and dense, scientists claim.
Arrogant people love attention and admiration and so are more likely to 'tweeze, tattoo or colour their eyebrows so they are noticed', researchers said.
Their controversial study suggests we learn to subconsciously identify narcissists by their bushy features.
Scientists claim we develop this skill to avoid people who initially seem nice but later turn out to be selfish or unhelpful.
Narcissistic people are more likely to have 'distinct' eyebrows, particularly those that are thick and dense, like those of Donald Trump or Kim Kardashian.
The researchers, led by University of Toronto psychologist Miranda Giacomin, wrote in their paper: 'Though initially charming and inviting, narcissists often engage in negative interpersonal behaviours.
'Identifying and avoiding narcissists therefore carries adaptive value.'
The team tested a group of men and women to find out how far along the narcissism scale they were.
They asked them how much they agreed with statements such as 'if I ruled the world it would be a better place' and then took pictures of them posing with neutral expressions.
When they then showed these images to another group, they found that they could correctly identify the self-centred individuals from their more humble counterparts.
When the researchers removed the eyebrows from the pictures, however, the participants could no longer differentiate between them.
Arrogant people love attention and admiration and so are more likely to 'tweeze, tattoo or colour their eyebrows so they are noticed, researchers said. Musicians Madonna and Noel Gallagher have a reputation as narcissists, as well distinct eyebrows
Then, in a follow-up study in which only pictures of the eyebrows were shown to the group, they were again able to correctly identify the narcissists.
Dr Giacomin said: 'Narcissists seem to have more distinct eyebrows - thicker and denser.'
It may be that they naturally have more distinctive brows, or they might groom them in such a way so that they are more easily recognised by other people, she explained in the paper, which was published in the Journal of Personality.
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The controversial study suggests we learn to subconsciously identify narcissists by their bushy face furniture. Model Cara Delevingne is known for her bulky brows
Previous research has found that the eyebrows can aid facial recognition even more than the eyes.
Studies have found, for example, that people struggle to recognise celebrities without their brows.
Dr Giacomin said: 'Narcissists love attention and admiration and may maintain distinct eyebrows so that they are noticed, recognised, and remembered.
'This increases their likeability and maintains their overly positive self-views.'
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Scientists claim we develop this skill to avoid people who initially seem nice but later turn out to be selfish or unhelpful. Musician Kanye West is infamous for his narcissistic posts on Twitter
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She added that both men and women often groom their eyebrows, with 'tweezing, colouring, Botox and even permanent tattoos, which are common means of accentuating brow arch and fullness.'
These practices may make people look more attractive and influence their apparent masculinity or femininity, helping them secure more partners.
'Narcissists behave aggressively when pursing potential mates and enjoy successfully securing short-term partners,' said Dr Giacomin.
'Their eyebrows could signal this prowess to others.'
BELIEVE IN CONSPIRACY THEORIES? YOU'RE PROBABLY A NARCISSIST, RESEARCHERS SAY
People who doubt the moon landings are more likely to be selfish and attention-seeking, according to a recent study.
Over the course of three online-based studies, researchers at the University of Kent showed strong links between the belief in conspiracy theories and negative psychological traits.
Writing in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, the team explained: 'Previous research linked the endorsement of conspiracy theories to low self-esteem.'
In the first study, a total of 202 participants completed questionnaires on conspiracy beliefs, asking how strongly they agreed with specific statements, such as whether governments carried out acts of terrorism on their own soil.
Alongside this, they were asked to complete a narcissist scale and a self-esteem assessment.
The results showed that those people who rated highly on the narcissism scale and who had low self-esteem were more likely to be conspiracy believers.
- Egotistical and self-centred people are more likely to have 'distinct' eyebrows
- This is because narcissists tend to prune their faces for attention
- We have learned to subconsciously identify those with bushier eyebrows
- We learn to spot chunky 'brows in order to avoid people who are selfish
PUBLISHED: 17:53 BST, 1 June 2018 | UPDATED: 19:47 BST, 1 June 2018
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The old saying goes that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but according to a new study, you can pick out a narcissist just by looking at their eyebrows.
Egotistical and self-centred people are more likely to have distinct 'brows, particularly those that are thick and dense, scientists claim.
Arrogant people love attention and admiration and so are more likely to 'tweeze, tattoo or colour their eyebrows so they are noticed', researchers said.
Their controversial study suggests we learn to subconsciously identify narcissists by their bushy features.
Scientists claim we develop this skill to avoid people who initially seem nice but later turn out to be selfish or unhelpful.
Narcissistic people are more likely to have 'distinct' eyebrows, particularly those that are thick and dense, like those of Donald Trump or Kim Kardashian.
The researchers, led by University of Toronto psychologist Miranda Giacomin, wrote in their paper: 'Though initially charming and inviting, narcissists often engage in negative interpersonal behaviours.
'Identifying and avoiding narcissists therefore carries adaptive value.'
The team tested a group of men and women to find out how far along the narcissism scale they were.
They asked them how much they agreed with statements such as 'if I ruled the world it would be a better place' and then took pictures of them posing with neutral expressions.
When they then showed these images to another group, they found that they could correctly identify the self-centred individuals from their more humble counterparts.
When the researchers removed the eyebrows from the pictures, however, the participants could no longer differentiate between them.
Arrogant people love attention and admiration and so are more likely to 'tweeze, tattoo or colour their eyebrows so they are noticed, researchers said. Musicians Madonna and Noel Gallagher have a reputation as narcissists, as well distinct eyebrows
Then, in a follow-up study in which only pictures of the eyebrows were shown to the group, they were again able to correctly identify the narcissists.
Dr Giacomin said: 'Narcissists seem to have more distinct eyebrows - thicker and denser.'
It may be that they naturally have more distinctive brows, or they might groom them in such a way so that they are more easily recognised by other people, she explained in the paper, which was published in the Journal of Personality.
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The controversial study suggests we learn to subconsciously identify narcissists by their bushy face furniture. Model Cara Delevingne is known for her bulky brows
Previous research has found that the eyebrows can aid facial recognition even more than the eyes.
Studies have found, for example, that people struggle to recognise celebrities without their brows.
Dr Giacomin said: 'Narcissists love attention and admiration and may maintain distinct eyebrows so that they are noticed, recognised, and remembered.
'This increases their likeability and maintains their overly positive self-views.'
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Scientists claim we develop this skill to avoid people who initially seem nice but later turn out to be selfish or unhelpful. Musician Kanye West is infamous for his narcissistic posts on Twitter
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She added that both men and women often groom their eyebrows, with 'tweezing, colouring, Botox and even permanent tattoos, which are common means of accentuating brow arch and fullness.'
These practices may make people look more attractive and influence their apparent masculinity or femininity, helping them secure more partners.
'Narcissists behave aggressively when pursing potential mates and enjoy successfully securing short-term partners,' said Dr Giacomin.
'Their eyebrows could signal this prowess to others.'
BELIEVE IN CONSPIRACY THEORIES? YOU'RE PROBABLY A NARCISSIST, RESEARCHERS SAY
People who doubt the moon landings are more likely to be selfish and attention-seeking, according to a recent study.
Over the course of three online-based studies, researchers at the University of Kent showed strong links between the belief in conspiracy theories and negative psychological traits.
Writing in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, the team explained: 'Previous research linked the endorsement of conspiracy theories to low self-esteem.'
In the first study, a total of 202 participants completed questionnaires on conspiracy beliefs, asking how strongly they agreed with specific statements, such as whether governments carried out acts of terrorism on their own soil.
Alongside this, they were asked to complete a narcissist scale and a self-esteem assessment.
The results showed that those people who rated highly on the narcissism scale and who had low self-esteem were more likely to be conspiracy believers.
