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Well-controlled experimental research has examined the biomechanical aspects of walking in homo sapiens on a track. The research reported here also examined cadence, velocity, and stride length for estimated ages ranging from 15 to over 55 years but in a shopping mall. Women at all ages walked faster than men in the mall setting which was opposite to what was found in the track research. Apparently context may influence how fast people walk. Hunter-gatherer differences could explain these results.
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Caminhada , Adolescente , Adulto , Antropologia Cultural , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Etologia , Exercício Físico , Feminino , Marcha , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fatores Sexuais , Caminhada/fisiologiaRESUMO
This study replicated an earlier one on selection of seats and looking up in a college eating environment. Both studies showed that solitary individuals chose wall tables more often than center tables. Opposite findings held here for looking up, with almost twice as much occurring at wall tables whether by solitary individuals or groups. The difference between these studies may reflect environmental variables. Sitting at wall tables may enhance security and promote looking-up as an indication of exploratory behavior or alternatively and more simply an exploratory need may determine the selection of wall tables.
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Nível de Alerta , Ingestão de Alimentos , Etologia , Comportamento Exploratório , Meio Social , Atenção , Humanos , Isolamento Social , Estudantes/psicologiaRESUMO
Previous research, using factor analysis, derived seven dimensions of romantic love. We sought to address whether these dimensions differed in importance for women and men. Specifically, it was hypothesized that women would consider Marriage and Family, Traditional Romantic Behavior, Routine Activities, and Religion, and men would consider Sexual Behavior, Aberrant Sex, and Drugs as more romantic. These specific predictions were seen as consistent with the 'double standard' regarding sex, i.e., it should be more important for men, and with an earlier theory we developed in which it was argued that in addition to the 'double standard' for sex, security-related stimuli should be more important for women. The results were entirely consistent with our predictions.
