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Study Shows Persistence Pays Off in The Mating Game

By Guest PostDecember 25, 2011Culturecarin perilloux, david buss, discrepancy, effective communication, genetic heirs, judith easton, mating game, physical attractiveness, quick hook up, self deception, sexual encounter, sexual interest, short term, speed meeting, university of texas at austin

AUSTIN, Texas — A new study co-authored by a University of Texas at Austin psychology professor suggests that self-deception may help men succeed in the mating game, while women will benefit more from effective communication.

David Buss, professor of psychology, and psychology graduate student Judith Easton, both of The University of Texas at Austin, conducted the research with Williams College psychologist Carin Perilloux, senior author of the study. The findings will appear in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science, a journal published by the Association for Psychological Science. (more…)

‘Growing Economy Sparks Change in Chinese Mating Preferences’

By Guest PostFebruary 15, 2011Cultureattractive mates, chastity, China, cultural evolution of values, cultural mate preferences, david buss, economic changes, economic prosperity, Economy, evolutionary hypothesis, evolutionary psychologist, good earning capacity, grow, mates, premarital sex in china, sexual partner, social status, trait, young adults

AUSTIN, Texas — As China’s economy continues to grow, more young adults desire potential mates with good financial prospects, according to new psychology research from The University of Texas at Austin.

In a paper published in the February issue of Personality and Individual Differences, David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist at the university, and a team of researchers found the preference for financial security reflects the extraordinary economic changes in China over the past 25 years. (more…)

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Study Shows Persistence Pays Off in The Mating Game

‘Growing Economy Sparks Change in Chinese Mating Preferences’