Evolution & Human Behavior
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 297-305 , July 2006

Effects of partner conception risk phase on male perception of dominance in faces

Received 16 November 2005 ,Accepted 4 January 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2006.01.002

Evolution & Human Behavior
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 297-305 , July 2006

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