Modern application of evolutionary theory to psychology: Key concepts and clarifications

American Journal of Psychology

Volumn 119, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 567-584

  Goetz, Aaron T ^a   Shackelford, Todd K ^a  

^a FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33847622475     PISSN: 00029556     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/20445364     Document Type: Article

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