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Intelligence can be detected but is not found attractive in videos and live interactions

2020-09-30

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<p>Humans’ extraordinary intelligence seems to extend beyond the needs for survival. One theory to explain this surplus intelligence is that it evolved via sexual selection as a fitness indicator to advertise genetic quality to prospective mates. Consistent with this idea, self-reported mate preferences suggest intelligence is valued across cultures. Yet, as the validity of these self-reports has been questioned,...

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Literature Corpus work: a2d1a251-d97a-561e-affb-de1915d746c6
DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/qv3eh

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