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Human Pheromones: Integrating Neuroendocrinology and Ethology

Kohl, James V. and Atzmueller, Michaela and Fink, Bernhard and Grammer, Karl (2001) Human Pheromones: Integrating Neuroendocrinology and Ethology. [Journal (Paginated)]

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:Journal (Paginated)
Keywords:Human Ethology; Pheromones, Odor; Olfaction; Human Sexuality; Sexual selection; Mate choice
Subjects:Biology > Ethology
Psychology > Evolutionary Psychology
Neuroscience > Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience > Neurophysiology
Psychology > Psychobiology
ID Code:2164
Deposited By: Fink, Bernhard
Deposited On:05 Apr 2002
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:54

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