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TY - GEN
ID - cogprints2164
UR - http://cogprints.org/2164/
A1 - Kohl, James V.
A1 - Atzmueller, Michaela
A1 - Fink, Bernhard
A1 - Grammer, Karl
Y1 - 2001/09//
N2 - The effect of sensory input on hormones is essential to any explanation of mammalian behavior, including aspects of physical attraction. The chemical signals we send have direct and developmental effects on hormone levels in other people. Since we don't know either if, or how, visual cues might have direct and developmental effects on hormone levels in other people, the biological basis for the development of visually perceived human physical attraction is currently somewhat questionable. In contrast, the biological basis for the development of physical attraction based on chemical signals is well detailed.
KW - Human Ethology; Pheromones
KW - Odor; Olfaction; Human Sexuality; Sexual selection; Mate choice
TI - Human Pheromones: Integrating Neuroendocrinology and Ethology
SP - 309
AV - public
EP - 321
ER -