JOURNAL ARTICLE

Birds of a Feather.

  • Published In: Skeptic, 2025, v. 30, n. 4. P. 73 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PEÑAHERRERA-AGUIRRE, MATEO; FIGUEREDO, AURELIO JOSÉ 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the principles of assortative mating and social pairing, highlighting how humans and other animals often choose mates and friends with similar traits. Topics include the evolutionary and genetic basis for mate and friend selection, the role of shared cognitive and behavioral traits in forming social bonds, and evidence from neuroimaging and longitudinal studies demonstrating the heritability and genetic influence on friendships and peer group similarities.

Additional Information

  • Source:Skeptic. 2025/10, Vol. 30, Issue 4, p73
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1063-9330
  • Accession Number:189223453

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