On cuteness: Unlocking the parental brain and beyond
Cuteness in offspring is a potent protective mechanism that ensures survival for otherwise completely dependent infants. Previous research has linked cuteness to early ethological ideas of a “kindchenschema” (infant schema) where infant facial features serve as “innate releasing mechanisms” for inst...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Cell Press
2016
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