"Darwin, Sex, and Status"
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"Darwin, Sex, and Status" is a book by evolutionary psychologist Jerome H. Barkow that explores how evolutionary theory shapes human behavior, social hierarchies, and mating strategies.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: "Darwin, Sex, and Status" Context triple: [Jerome H. Barkow, notableWork, "Darwin, Sex, and Status"]
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Sex and Evolution
Sex and Evolution is a seminal 1975 book by evolutionary biologist George C. Williams that analyzes the evolutionary origins and adaptive significance of sexual reproduction.
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Sex, Evolution, and Behavior
Sex, Evolution, and Behavior is an influential book that applies evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology to explain patterns of sexual behavior and reproductive strategies in humans and other animals.
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The Evolution of Sex
The Evolution of Sex is a seminal 1978 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that analyzes why sexual reproduction evolved and how it is maintained despite its apparent costs.
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The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating
The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating is a landmark book in evolutionary psychology that explores how natural selection has shaped human mating strategies, preferences, and behaviors across cultures.
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Sex and Evolution (1975)
Sex and Evolution (1975) is a seminal book by evolutionary biologist George C. Williams that analyzes the evolutionary origins and adaptive significance of sexual reproduction.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: "Darwin, Sex, and Status" Target entity description: "Darwin, Sex, and Status" is a book by evolutionary psychologist Jerome H. Barkow that explores how evolutionary theory shapes human behavior, social hierarchies, and mating strategies.
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A.
Sex and Evolution
Sex and Evolution is a seminal 1975 book by evolutionary biologist George C. Williams that analyzes the evolutionary origins and adaptive significance of sexual reproduction.
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B.
Sex, Evolution, and Behavior
Sex, Evolution, and Behavior is an influential book that applies evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology to explain patterns of sexual behavior and reproductive strategies in humans and other animals.
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C.
The Evolution of Sex
The Evolution of Sex is a seminal 1978 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that analyzes why sexual reproduction evolved and how it is maintained despite its apparent costs.
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D.
The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating
The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating is a landmark book in evolutionary psychology that explores how natural selection has shaped human mating strategies, preferences, and behaviors across cultures.
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E.
Sex and Evolution (1975)
Sex and Evolution (1975) is a seminal book by evolutionary biologist George C. Williams that analyzes the evolutionary origins and adaptive significance of sexual reproduction.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author | Jerome H. Barkow ⓘ |
| describes |
how evolved psychological mechanisms shape social hierarchies
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how mating strategies are influenced by evolutionary pressures ⓘ the role of status in human reproductive success ⓘ |
| explores |
adaptive functions of status competition
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links between biology and culture in human behavior ⓘ sex differences in status-related behavior ⓘ |
| field |
anthropology
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evolutionary psychology ⓘ social psychology ⓘ |
| genre |
evolutionary psychology literature
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasAuthorProfession | evolutionary psychologist ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Darwinian
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linked to:
Darwinian Reductionism
adaptationist ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
cultural influences on evolved psychology
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evolutionary biology ⓘ human social behavior ⓘ reproductive strategies ⓘ status-seeking behavior ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Charles Darwin
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theory of natural selection ⓘ theory of sexual selection ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
academics
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readers interested in evolution and behavior ⓘ students of psychology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
Darwinian psychology
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linked to:
evolutionary psychology
evolutionary theory ⓘ human behavior ⓘ mating strategies ⓘ sexual selection ⓘ social hierarchies ⓘ status competition ⓘ |
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