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James M Sherlock

About

James Sherlock is a Ph.D. at the University of Queensland studying the role of evolution in human mating. Specifically, he researches how evolved tendencies might create individual differences in what we're interested in romantic partners. He also looks at how we approach mating, what we do to make ourselves look good, and how we think others are perceived in terms of their mate qualities. Humans are sexually dimorphic, meaning that men and women differ from each other. He investigates how this manifests in mating strategy as well as looking at continuity between physical and psychological masculinity and femininity. Another area of interest is how evolution has influenced our decision-making processes, and in turn, how this influences mating.

Recent Posts
The Biology of Bigotry
It is commonly assumed that prejudice is purely a product of society; however, substantial evidence indicates that bigotry may be more deeply rooted than we thought.
Do 'Macho' Men Get All the Attention in the Dating Pool?

Women's preferences for masculine or feminine faces vary considerably. A new study puts evolutionary explanations of these preferences to the test.

Women's preferences for masculine or feminine faces vary considerably. A new study puts evolutionary explanations of these preferences to the test.

Nice Guys Really Do Finish Last

A new study shows that being over-confident may not make you more desirable, but can still help you get the girl.

A new study shows that being over-confident may not make you more desirable, but can still help you get the girl.

Come Again?

There is perhaps no larger mystery in the science of human reproduction than the role of the female orgasm. Evolutionary theories tend to argue that the female orgasm either aids in mate selection or is just a by-product of shared development with males. Where the orgasm is concerned, there might be more to the story.

There is perhaps no larger mystery in the science of human reproduction than the role of the female orgasm. Evolutionary theories tend to argue that the female orgasm either aids in mate selection or is just a by-product of shared development with males. Where the orgasm is concerned, there might be more to the story.

Dissecting the Dad Bod

Hype over the 'dad body' is sweeping the internet, but how likely are females to actually find this figure attractive?

Hype over the 'dad body' is sweeping the internet, but how likely are females to actually find this figure attractive?

Going ape in the office

High ranking chimpanzees will actively seek to drive apart coalitions between subordinate group members. Surprisingly, this ancient tactic is used by many bosses today to prevent talented coworkers from usurping their position, despite negatively impacting performance. A recent study investigates why some individuals are driven to divide and conquer.

High ranking chimpanzees will actively seek to drive apart coalitions between subordinate group members. Surprisingly, this ancient tactic is used by many bosses today to prevent talented coworkers from usurping their position, despite negatively impacting performance. A recent study investigates why some individuals are driven to divide and conquer.

Sex Is Disgusting. Here's Why We Keep Doing It Anyway.

Disgust and sexual arousal seem at odds with each other but they're also more closely related than you might think.

Disgust and sexual arousal seem at odds with each other but they're also more closely related than you might think.