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#751 - Macken Murphy - What Does Science Say Makes Someone Attractive?

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Stated vs. Revealed Preferences in Attraction

This chapter explores the contrast between what individuals claim to desire in romantic partners and their actual choices. Using humor and real-life examples, the discussion highlights how attributes like education, socioeconomic status, and environment influence dating preferences. Additionally, the speakers delve into the complexities of behavioral genetics and evolutionary psychology, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behavior beyond mere self-reported data.

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