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Explore the Gerewol ceremony and its ties to evolutionary analyses, revealing ultimate similarities in cultural differences. Delve into language development, intelligence, mate selection, and more. Uncover intriguing aspects of human behavior and societal norms through a scientific lens.
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Chapter 14 Opener Although the behavior of the young African men in the Gerewol ceremony probably would seem very strange to most readers of this textbook, evolutionary analyses might persuade you that the cultural differences between us and them conceal some very important ultimate similarities
Figure 14.2 Does heredity play a role in the development of verbal and spatial intelligence?
Figure 14.2 Does heredity play a role in the development of verbal and spatial intelligence? (Part 1)
Figure 14.2 Does heredity play a role in the development of verbal and spatial intelligence? (Part 2)
Figure 14.3 Regions of the brain implicated in language abilities
Figure 14.4 The function of the superior temporal sulcus of the brain
Figure 14.5 This cartoon captures the sexual selectionist interpretation of language use by men
Figure 14.8 Women who think they are highly attractive prefer more attractive men
Figure 14.8 Women who think they are highly attractive prefer more attractive men (Part 1)
Figure 14.8 Women who think they are highly attractive prefer more attractive men (Part 2)
Figure 14.9 Self-perception of attractiveness affects mate preferences
Figure 14.10 Higher income increases male copulatory success
Figure 14.12 Body shape is correlated with fertility in women
Figure 14.13 Facial appearance provides a cue of circulating estrogen levels
Figure 14.14 Mating preferences of dominant chimpanzee males
Figure 14.14 Mating preferences of dominant chimpanzee males (Part 1)
Figure 14.14 Mating preferences of dominant chimpanzee males (Part 2)
Figure 14.15 Preferred dating partners by age for male teenagers
Figure 14.17 Females differ with respect to facial features they associate with dominant men versus attractive men
Figure 14.17 Females differ with respect to facial features they associate with dominant men versus attractive men (Part 1)
Figure 14.17 Females differ with respect to facial features they associate with dominant men versus attractive men (Part 2)
Figure 14.19 Sex differences in the desire for sexual variety
Figure 14.19 Sex differences in the desire for sexual variety (Part 1)
Figure 14.19 Sex differences in the desire for sexual variety (Part 2)
Figure 14.23 Testing alternative hypotheses for sexual assault
Figure 14.24 The author with his two grandchildren, Abby and Jake Alcock, both much admired additions to an already overcrowded world
Figure 14.25 Unsustainable exploitation of the Earth’s resources
Figure 14.26 Homicide rates are highly correlated with male life expectancy
