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Ted Bergstrom – On the Economics of Polygyny

Ted Bergstrom: UCSB Department of EconomicsAbout 80% of all societies recorded by anthropologists are polygynous (men have many wives). Even our own society is less monogamous than claimed. This paper […]

Martie Haselton – Ovulatory Shifts in Women’s Desires

Martie Haselton: UCLA Department of Communication StudiesOvulatory cycle research reveals a hidden side of female desire. Near ovulation, women feel increased attraction to extra-pair mates, and they place a premium […]

David Funder – The Personality Judgment Instinct

David Funder: UC Riverside Dept. of PsychologyThe Realistic Accuracy Model (RAM) describes the four stage, social-behavioral process necessary for the achievement of accuracy in personality judgment. A judgmental target must […]