Pleasant body odours, but not genetic similarity, influence trustworthiness in a modified trust game
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60407-6
Abstract: Identifying trustworthy partners is an important adaptive challenge for establishing mutually cooperative relationships. Previous studies have demonstrated a marked relationship between a person’s attractiveness and his apparent trustworthiness (beauty premium). Kin selection theory, however, suggests… read more here.
Keywords: similarity; pleasant body; body odour; trustworthiness ... See more keywords
Human Body Odour Composites Are Not Perceived More Positively than the Individual Samples
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DOI: 10.1177/2041669518766367
Abstract: It is well established that composite facial images are perceived as more attractive compared with individual images, suggesting a preference for heterozygosity. Similarly, there is evidence that preferences for body odours might be linked to… read more here.
Keywords: human body; odour samples; body odour; odour composites ... See more keywords