Why You Think You Look Better in Selfies

The video explores why people often look different in selfies compared to photos taken by others, attributing this to the mere exposure effect, which suggests familiarity increases preference. It explains how mirror images affect self-perception due to facial asymmetry. The mere exposure effect extends beyond selfies, influencing language, shapes, and even animals. Applications include marketing strategies, reducing racial prejudice, and treating anxiety disorders. The video encourages viewers to understand these effects and not be overly critical of their appearance in photos.

Why do people often prefer their own selfies over photos taken by others?

• Selfies are more familiar due to the mirrored image.

• Selfies capture more flattering angles.

• Selfies are taken with higher quality cameras.

• Selfies are taken with better lighting.

What is one way advertisers use the mere exposure effect?

• By creating complex advertisements.

• By using unfamiliar products.

• By repeatedly showing a product to increase positive feelings.

• By changing the product's appearance frequently.

How can the mere exposure effect help in reducing racial prejudice?

• By avoiding exposure to different races.

• By showing faces of different races repeatedly.

• By focusing on negative stereotypes.

• By limiting interactions with other races.

In what way can the mere exposure effect be beneficial for treating anxiety disorders?

• By avoiding anxiety-provoking stimuli.

• By introducing stimuli in a controlled manner.

• By increasing exposure to all stimuli at once.

• By ignoring the stimuli completely.

How does the mere exposure effect influence voting behavior?

• By reducing the number of candidates.

• By focusing on the candidate's qualifications.

• By increasing familiarity with candidates through repeated exposure.

• By making voters choose based on policies.