I've been reading Social Intelligence, by psychologist Danial Goleman.
Here is his Definition:
It's basically broken down into knowing how to read/feel people, being very attentive to others, and knowing how to respond. Empathy is key to social intelligence. Empathy requires a certain level of...
I think evolutionary psychology seeks universal standards. Although I'd agree that it's not black and white.
Well, it's my personal preference. Either way, she must be intelligent or have the capacity in the least.
I'm thinking from the perspective of evolutionary psychology. Most of the physical indicators men look for (full lips, wide hips, big breasts, etc) correlate to youthfulness, high estrogen, and fertility. I was thinking that below average intelligence might also be an indicator of youthfulness...
Surveys by Anthropologist Helen Fischer have shown that the average male actually favors below average intelligence in women (probably because its a sign of youthfulness), while the average female favors above average intelligence in men (perhaps it is a sign of older age).
Do you think that looks vs personality may be genetically as well as environmentally determined? I have seen good looking women and men, date very unattractive people (although it could be for money or status). I have also seen both men and women avoid dating a person unless if they were hot.
I ate a LOT of pastry, potato chips, and other fat food in the past few days, and my cheek and neck area looks wider and rounder.
Do people lose/gain weight in specific areas quicker?