When researchers suggest that people tend to prefer an "average" face as being most physically attractive,they mean that

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Researchers create mathematical averages, or composite faces, based on a group of faces and find that people tend to rate these composite faces as more attractive than individual faces. This suggests that people prefer faces that have features that are mathematically averaged, rather than extreme or unusual features.

When Researchers Suggest That People Tend to Prefer an "Average