Sexual strategic pluralism through a Brunswikian lens

Genes controlling the choice of sexual strategy must be sensitive to critical environmental contingencies, including the presence of other strategically relevant genetic traits. To determine which strategy works best for each individual, one must assess both its environment and itself within that en...

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Published in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2000-08, Vol.23 (4), p.603-604
Main Authors: Figueredo, Aurelio José, Jacobs, W. Jake
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Environment
Genetics
Psychology
Sexual behavior
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Summary:Genes controlling the choice of sexual strategy must be sensitive to critical environmental contingencies, including the presence of other strategically relevant genetic traits. To determine which strategy works best for each individual, one must assess both its environment and itself within that environment. Psychosexual development involves an assessment of sociosexual affordances, strategically calibrating optimal utilization of physical and psychosocial assets.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X00413373