1. Beauty or physical attractiveness
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Edward R. Morrison
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Attractiveness ,Mate choice ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Perception ,Physical attractiveness ,Beauty ,Olfactory cues ,Psychology ,Social psychology ,Facial symmetry ,media_common - Abstract
Physical attractiveness is the perception of beautiful or sexually appealing characteristics in another individual. People around the world agree on aspects physical attractiveness, suggesting a basis in evolution. Different visual, auditory, and olfactory cues can plausibly be linked to evolutionary fitness, and the traits considered attractive might indicate good genes, health, or youth. Nevertheless, there are individual differences in attractiveness preferences, which can be linked to reproductive strategies or local ecological conditions. Keywords: beauty; evolution; mate choice; physical attractiveness more...
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- 2015
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