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#747 David Geary - Male, Female: The Evolution of Human Sex Differences (Pt. 2)

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Is There a Social Influence in Choosing a Partner?

Mate copying occurs in some species and probably with people to some extent. Women sometimes think a man that has already been partnered with someone is more attractive than someone who hasn't. And what about the social influences? I mean, in what ways are people influenced by other people from their community when it comes to a peaking mate?

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