Great (Ape) Expectations

Genetics

Hundreds of Psychology Studies Are Wrong

James M Sherlock on May 1, 2017

By neglecting genetic influences on behaviour, numerous psychologists have confounded their own research.

By neglecting genetic influences on behaviour, numerous psychologists have confounded their own research.

Genetics

The Biology of Bigotry

James M Sherlock on November 18, 2016

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.

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.

Orgasm

Should Women 'Expect' to Orgasm During Sex?

James M Sherlock on May 9, 2016

Worried you're not having enough orgasms? The science behind sexual satisfaction might surprise you.

Worried you're not having enough orgasms? The science behind sexual satisfaction might surprise you.

Genetics

Do You Share Political Preferences With Your Parents?

James M Sherlock on February 1, 2016

It seems intuitive that our parents should have an influence on our political leanings, but just how this occurs might surprise you.

It seems intuitive that our parents should have an influence on our political leanings, but just how this occurs might surprise you.

Mating

Do 'Macho' Men Get All the Attention in the Dating Pool?

James M Sherlock on September 22, 2015

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.

Confidence

Nice Guys Really Do Finish Last

James M Sherlock on June 23, 2015

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.

Orgasm

Come Again?

James M Sherlock on June 5, 2015

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.

Beauty

Dissecting the Dad Bod

James M Sherlock on May 12, 2015

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?

Leadership

Going ape in the office

James M Sherlock on May 10, 2015

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

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

James M Sherlock on April 13, 2015

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.

Anxiety

Fear the Future

James M Sherlock on March 29, 2015

In our modern world, anxiety is a burden to many. In our past, however, it may have been the difference between life and death.

In our modern world, anxiety is a burden to many. In our past, however, it may have been the difference between life and death.