# Professor Yaacov Trope's co-authored research on loyalty in relationships is cited

1 Faculty News June 7, 2016 ![NewKerala.com](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/newkerala192x144.jpg?itok=BnZGyHEW)>

Excerpt from [NewKerala.com](http://www.newkerala.com/news/2016/fullnews-73650.html) -- "In a recent set of experiments, psychologists Dr. Shana Cole, [Dr. Yaacov Trope](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/yaacov-trope) and Dr. Emily Balcetis from the New York University found evidence that couples downgrade the appearance of people they perceive as threatening their relationships."

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