Beauty or physical attractiveness

Edward R. Morrison

doi:10.1002/9781118896877.wbiehs044

Beauty or physical attractiveness

Edward R. Morrison^*

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Centre for Comparative & Evolutionary Psychology

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Abstract

Physical attractiveness is the perception of beautiful or sexually appealing characteristics in another individual. People around the world agree on aspects physical attractiveness, suggesting a basis in evolution. Different visual, auditory, and olfactory cues can plausibly be linked to evolutionary fitness, and the traits considered attractive might indicate good genes, health, or youth. Nevertheless, there are individual differences in attractiveness preferences, which can be linked to reproductive strategies or local ecological conditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality
Publisher	Wiley Publications
Pages	1-3
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118896877
ISBN (Print)	9781405190060
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118896877.wbiehs044 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118896877
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2015

Keywords

Beauty
evolution
mate choice
physical attractiveness

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