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Perfume and pheromones: The attractiveness of odor. 31 May 2016
Perfume and pheromones: The attractiveness of odor. 31 May 2016
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May 31, 2016
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We discover why beauty is in the nose of the beholder in this odor special. We'll find out whether spraying scented deodorant all over your body can make your smell more masculine or feminine, and we'll also learn if a man's whole mating psychology is turned topsy turvy when he catches a whiff of female pheromones.Also, this is episode 100 of the podcast so if you want to send me lots of gifts then go right ahead. Download the MP3 Rate me!
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Perfume and Pheromones: Why Beauty is in the Nose of the BeholderScents -- whether natural or artificial -- can influence what we find attractive and even how we see ourselves. J. Sibiga/FlickrThe articles covered in the show: Allen, C., Cobey, K. D., Havlíček, J., & Roberts, S. C. (in press). The impact of artificial fragrances on the assessment of mate quality cues in body odor. Evolution and Human Behavior. Read summaryWilliams, M. N., & Jacobson, A. (2016). Effect of copulins on rating of female attractiveness, mate-guarding, and self-perceived sexual desirability. Evolutionary Psychology, 14(2). Read summary
Rate, review, or listen in iTunes or in Stitcher. Read the transcript!
Perfume and Pheromones: Why Beauty is in the Nose of the BeholderScents -- whether natural or artificial -- can influence what we find attractive and even how we see ourselves. J. Sibiga/FlickrThe articles covered in the show: Allen, C., Cobey, K. D., Havlíček, J., & Roberts, S. C. (in press). The impact of artificial fragrances on the assessment of mate quality cues in body odor. Evolution and Human Behavior. Read summaryWilliams, M. N., & Jacobson, A. (2016). Effect of copulins on rating of female attractiveness, mate-guarding, and self-perceived sexual desirability. Evolutionary Psychology, 14(2). Read summary
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May 31, 2016
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