Abstract
This experimental study links research about use of newspaper mug shots with facial expression research in nonverbal communication. There were significant differences in the personal attributes ascribed by readers to the source of a news story based on the nature of the mug shot (positive, neutral, or negative) which accompanied the story, particularly readers' views of the source's congeniality and integrity. Credibility factors were less affected. Women generally responded less favorably than men toward the source. Readers rated a source more congenial when the story was accompanied by a photo.
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