Selflessness is sexy: reported helping behaviour increases desirability of men and women as long-term sexual partners.
BACKGROUND: Despite its short-term costs, behaviour that appears altruistic can increase an individual's inclusive fitness by earning direct (selfish) and/or indirect (kin-selected) benefits. An evolved preference for other-regarding or helping behaviour in potential mates has been proposed as...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2013
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