Genetic similarity theory and human assortative mating: a reply to Russell & Wells
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The function of genetic similarity theory in comprehending human relationships was challenged by Russell and Wells. They believe that substitute theories are equally competent to analyze assortative mating and spousal similarity based on blood groups is yet to be proved and that people choose spouses on environmentally-based characteristics. Plenty of data has been gathered to show that genes prejudice the progress of intricate social behaviour in every observed human phenotype from personality and psychopathology to political orientation and choice of social partners.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Assortative mating in captive cowbirds is predicted by social experience
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Social experience influences assortative pairing and mating patterns in captive cowbirds. A two-year study with captive juvenile cowbirds shows the learning of population-specific courtship and mating patterns in cowbirds. Social experience with adult birds raises the pairings with birds of same cultural background from 71.4% during the first breeding session to 86.2% during the second breeding session.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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The cultural transmission of courtship patterns in cowbirds, Molothrus ater
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The cultural transmission of courtship behavior across generations in the brown-headed cowbird Molothrus ater is investigated using a sample from a population of birds in South Dakota. Results reveal that pairing and the response of females to male vocalizations are influenced by the cultural background of the birds. These traits are transmitted culturally to the second generation of birds.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1998
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