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Protti, Tracy Anna. "Effects of Pheromones and Sexual Orientation on Sexual Attraction in Females." Thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10003750.
Full textThis study examined the effect of sweat exposure on sexual attraction in heterosexual and homosexual women. Strictly heterosexual and homosexual female participants were exposed to underarm pads containing sweat. Samples were collected during the Stimulus Preparation Phase from healthy, strictly heterosexual men and women. Women’s samples were collected on Day-14 and Day-27 of cycle, and men’s from any two days.
In the Stimulus Exposure Phase, the male sweat and Day-14 female sweat samples were the experimental conditions, and the no male sweat and Day-27 female sweat were the controls. During the exposure phase, sweat samples were hidden and participants completed two computer tasks. First, the key-press task had participants view or skip male and female photographs. Second, the rating-task had participants rate attractiveness of the male and female photographs. The ratings and viewing times were collected then analyzed.
Heterosexual women showed a strong preference for male photos over female photos only when exposed to male sweat. They also preferred female photos less than homosexual women when exposed to male sweat or Day-14 female sweat. Homosexual women showed a strong preference for female photos over male photos when exposed to male or female Day-14 sweat.
Homosexual women also preferred female photos more than heterosexual women when exposed to male sweat or Day-14 female sweat.
The findings of this study suggest that exposure to male sweat may enhance heterosexual women’s preference for men and exposure to female sweat from the ovulatory period of the menstrual cycle may inhibit the preference for women of heterosexual women. However, exposure to male sweat and female sweat from the ovulatory period may enhance the preference for women in homosexual women.
Yule, Morag Allison. "Asexuality : investigations into a lack of sexual attraction." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/58647.
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Rees, Micah James. "The Relationship Between Viewing Time and Sexual Attraction Ratings." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2019. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7575.
Full textMcLaughlin, Sarah J. "Nurse Practitioners' Discussion Of Sexual Identity, Attraction And Behavior." ScholarWorks @ UVM, 2016. http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/443.
Full textMortimer, Claire. "An exploratory study on the perceived prevalence and effect of sexual attraction in the South African workplace." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29256.
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Benjamin, Mary Ellen. "Attraction to sexual aggression and physical affection : an initial investigation." Thesis, McGill University, 1993. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=41184.
Full textWeller, Christine E. "Sexual Orientation Discrimination| Effects of Microaggressions on Coming Out and Organizational Attraction." Thesis, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10147040.
Full textSmith, David S. "The sociosexual function of women's episodic memory." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2014. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=210652.
Full textPeters, Marianne. "The role of male secondary sexual traits in human mate choice : are they preferred by females and do they signal mate quality ?" University of Western Australia. School of Psychology, 2008. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2008.0201.
Full textBerg, Mathew Leslie. "Sexual selection and reproductive strategies in songbirds territoriality, mate attraction, parentage and parental care /." [S.l. : [Groningen : s.n.] ; University Library Groningen] [Host], 2007. http://irs.ub.rug.nl/ppn/300721439.
Full textLittle, Anthony Charles. "Sexual selection and the human face : beauty in the face of the beheld and in the eye of the beholder." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/13145.
Full textZhao, Yue. "The association of sexual identity, attraction, and behavior with suicidal ideation and attempts among adolescents." Thesis, McGill University, 2010. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=95210.
Full textL'orientation sexuelle est une construction mentale multidimensionnelle qui inclut l'identité sexuelle, l'attirance physique et le comportement sexuel. Cette thèse adopte la perspective multidimensionnelle et étudie l'orientation sexuelle chez un échantillon d'étudiants adolescents dans 14 écoles secondaires à Montréal, Québec. La thèse est divisée en deux manuscrits. La première étude examine l'orientation sexuelle et la suicidalité chez les jeunes. La deuxième étude examine les facteurs reliés à la concordance ou discordance de l'identité sexuelle, l'attirance physique et le comportement sexuel. Des étudiants étaient interrogés anonymement. Le questionnaire incluait des points qui évaluaient l'orientation sexuelle, les comportements de santé à risques, la suicidalité, les données démographiques et les attitudes sociales envers l'homosexualité. Les deux études ont utilisé des modèles de régression logistiques multiples. La première étude a trouvé que les jeunes avec une identité Gay-lesbienne-bisexuel(le)s (GLB) et « incertaines » étaient plus à risque pour la suicidalité comparer aux jeunes avec une identité, une attirance et un comportement hétérosexuel. Cependant, les jeunes qui ont mentionné avoir des attirances physiques ou des comportements sexuels avec le même sexe mais une identité hétérosexuelles n'étaient pas plus à risque. La deuxième étude a trouvé que, comparé aux étudiants avec une identité hétérosexuelle, les étudiants avec une identité GLB étaient plus vieux et plus porté à mentionné que l'attitude de leur école envers l'homosexualité était ridiculisé, accepté, ou apprécié au lieu de toléré ou ignoré. En tout, les résultats soulignent l'importance de l'environnement sociale pour la santé mentale et le développement de l'identité sexuelle chez les jeunes minorités sexuelles.
Puhl, Kristin Lemm Kristi. "The eroticization of lesbianism by heterosexual men /." Online version, 2010. http://content.wwu.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/theses&CISOPTR=358&CISOBOX=1&REC=11.
Full textArmstrong, Heather L. "Sexual Attitudes and Motivations in Same-Sex and Mixed-Sex Relationships." Thèse, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/30563.
Full textSteffen, John Edward Hill Geoffrey E. "Carotenoid-based dewlap color as a visual signal in social communication of brown anoles (Norops sagrei)." Auburn, Ala., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10415/1330.
Full textWojtczak, Renata Paulina. "Persuasiveness of sex: a comparison between generation-Y in China and Poland in Langerian act-based terms." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2014. https://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_oa/67.
Full textSweetman, Miranda K. "The Effects Of Concordance and Discordance in Sexual Orientation and Romantic Attraction on Young Adults' Self-Esteem." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1563461848369691.
Full textPrince, Rafiah. "Sexual Attraction in the Therapy Room: An Exploration of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists’ Experiences and Training." NSUWorks, 2016. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_dft_etd/13.
Full textByrd, Rebekah, Emily Donald, and Rebecca Milner. "Boundary Violations and Counselor Liability Risk: Helping Supervisors and Counselors Attend to Sexual Attraction Issues in Counseling." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2971.
Full textCornwell, Robin Elisabeth. "Sexual dimorphism in faces across development through early adulthood : perceptions, attributions and stability." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/13143.
Full textPalmateer, Tess M. "Sexual Attraction, Behaviors, and Boundary Crossing between Sport Psychology Professionals and Their Athlete-Clients: Prevalence, Attitudes, and Supervision." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2020. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703317/.
Full textStarks, Tyrel J. "Psychometric analysis of the Attraction/Intimacy Assessment Inventory : outlining the construct of sexual orientation and assessing its components /." Available to subscribers only, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1895040751&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=1509&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
Full text"Department of Psychology." Keywords: Sexual orientation, Sexual behavior, Sexual attraction, Sexual identity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Bisexual mental health, Assessment, Attraction/Intimacy Assessment Inventory Includes bibliographical references (p.148-157). Also available online.
Greenfield, Shannon. "The relationship between eating pathology and sexual functioning in females : the role of body image dissatisfaction /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 1998. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p9924884.
Full textStirrat, Michael. "Sexual selection and trust games." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/1014.
Full textFeinberg, David R. "Vocal attractiveness." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/14253.
Full textLindgren, Kristen Paige. "Sexual intent perceptions : review and integration of findings, investigation of automatic processes, and development and implementation of a dynamic assessment methodology /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9032.
Full textAinley, Benjamin R. "'Better Make It a Double': Perceived Relatedness Increases Reported Attractiveness." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2011. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/477.
Full textOlsen, Brian J. "Life History Divergence & Tidal Salt Marsh Adaptations of the Coastal Plain Swamp Sparrow." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/25985.
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Shermann, Claire Eloise. "Nudity in advertising : the effects of product category, sexual attraction and differing levels of nudity on arousal, attitude structure and purchase intentions /." Title page, abstract and table of contents only, 2001. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09EC/09ecs5536.pdf.
Full textWalerius, Adriana Helena. "Comportamento de acasalamento e atratividade ao ferômonio sexual de Gyropsylla spegazziniana Lizer & Trelles (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE)." Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, 2017. http://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/3466.
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Gyropsylla spegazziniana (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) is considered an important pest of the yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis), causing considerable economic losses. Most insects use chemical, visual, or acoustic signals in interspecific communication. Sex pheromones are the main signals involved in mating behavior. In this sense, this work aimed to describe the mating behavior of G. spegazziniana, to verify the attractiveness between males and females in Y olfactometer bioassays, and to identify the sex pheromone of this species. To describe the mating behavior virgin couples were placed in cages containing a yerba mate seedling. The insect behavior during the photophase and scotophase was observed. For behavioral tests in Y-olfactometer, virgin males or virgin females and a branch of yerba mate were used as odor source. To verify the presence of a sexual pheromone, body extracts of virgin males or virgin females were obtained and were analyzed by using gas chromatograph coupled to mass spectrometer (GC-MS). Mating occurred only during the photophase, in the scotophase the couples remained immobile in the abaxial surface of the leaves. The mating sequence showed that the female walks on the new leaves and the male goes to meet her, standing face to face with her. After a brief antennal touch between the couple, the male turns the abdomen and attaches to the female. As a result of Y olfactometer bioassays, males and females were attracted to females in the olfactometer but were not attracted to males, suggesting a presence of volatiles released by females for sexual attraction. There was a presence of a single female-specific compound, identified as 2-nonadecanone, that may act as sex pheromone.The results suggest that G. spegazziniana females release sex pheromone to attract males for mating. The compounds released by the females can interact with the volatiles emitted by the yerba mate, resulting in the attractiveness of G. spegazziniana males.
Gyropsylla spegazziniana (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) é um psílideo considerado uma das principais pragas da cultura da erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis), causando grandes prejuízos econômicos. A maioria dos insetos utiliza sinais químicos, visuais ou acústicos na comunicação interespecífica. Os feromônios sexuais são os principais sinais envolvidos no acasalamento. Neste sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo descrever o comportamento de acasalamento de G. spegazziniana, verificar a atratividade entre machos e fêmeas em bioensaios com olfatômetro em Y e identificar o feromônio sexual da espécie. Para a descrição do acasalamento, casais virgens foram colocados em gaiolas contendo uma muda de erva-mate. Foi observado o comportamento dos casais durante a fotofase e escotofase. Para os ensaios de atratividade em olfatômetro em Y, foram utilizados insetos vivos (machos e fêmeas virgens) e um ramo de erva-mate como fonte de odor. Para analisar a presença do feromônio sexual foram feitos extratos do corpo de machos e fêmeas virgens, que foram analisados em cromatógrafo gasoso acoplado à espectrômetro de massas (CG-MS). Foi verificado que a cópula ocorreu somente durante a fotofase, sendo que na escotofase os casais permaneciam imóveis na parte abaxial da folhas. A sequência de acasalamento demonstrou que a fêmea caminha principalmente pela brotação e o macho vai ao seu encontro, ficando frente a frente com a mesma; após um breve toque de antenas entre o casal, o macho vira o abdome e rapidamente ocorre a cópula. Nos bioensaios de atratividade, machos e fêmeas foram atraídos para fêmeas vivas no olfatômetro, porém não foram atraídos para machos vivos, o que sugere a presença de voláteis liberados pelas fêmeas para atração sexual. Foi constatada a presença de um composto fêmea-específico, identificado como 2-nonadecanona, com o possível papel de feromônio sexual. De acordo com os resultados, sugere-se que as fêmeas de G. spegazziniana liberam feromônios sexuais para atrair machos para o acasalamento. Os compostos liberados pelas fêmeas podem interagir com os voláteis emitidos pela erva-mate, resultando na atratividade dos machos de G. spegazziniana.
Danneman, Måns. "Menstruationscykelns inverkan på kvinnors preferenser för mäns ansikten." Thesis, Örebro University, Department of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-1681.
Full textMenstruationscykelns inverkan på kvinnors preferenser för mäns ansikten
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Detta är en systematisk replikation av Penton-Voaks och Perrets studie (1999) då en preferens hos kvinnor för maskuliniserade ansiktsdrag under hög befruktningsrisk i menstruationscykeln hittades. Dessa drag tros vara en ärlig signal för goda gener och immunokompetens hos män. Oklarhet råder huruvida detta gäller för olika populationer. 36 svenska universitetsstuderande kvinnor fick därför välja ut de mest fysiskt attraktiva ansiktena, utifrån maskuliniserade och feminiserade bildserier, vid hög respektive låg befruktningsrisk. Ingen signifikant skillnad hittades mellan de olika faserna. Resultaten indikerar att fynden för menstruella preferensskiften inte är robusta över olika populationer och att det eventuellt är flera evolutionära mekanismer som opererar samtidigt. Alternativt kan kulturella faktorer spela en större roll än vad som tidigare förutsatts.
Women’s Preferences for Male Facial Masculinity Across the Menstrual Cycle
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This is a systematic replication of the Penton-Voak and Perret study (1999) where a preference for masculinized faces was found at high conception risk in the menstrual cycle. These traits are believed to be honest signals of good genes and immunocompetence. It is uncertain if these findings are robust across different populations. 36 Swedish college students were asked to pick out the most “physically attractive” male faces from masculinized and feminized stimuli at high and low risk of conception. No significant differences were found between the phases. The results indicate that the findings for a menstrual preference shift are not consistent with the original study . Perhaps several evolutionary mechanisms are operating at the same time, and cultural factors might have a greater influence than previously supposed.
Spry-Leverton, Anna. "A portfolio of academic, therapeutic practice and research work : including two qualitative investigations into feelings of sexual attraction and dislike in the therapeutic relationship." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.543902.
Full textBergsten, Johannes. "Taxonomy, phylogeny, and secondary sexual character evolution of diving beetles, focusing on the genus Acilius." Doctoral thesis, Umeå : Univ., Ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap, 2005. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-527.
Full textLie, Hanne Cathrine. "The role of genetic diversity in human sexual selection : is the MHC special?" University of Western Australia. School of Psychology, 2009. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2010.0053.
Full textForrester, Deanna L., and University of Lethbridge Faculty of Arts and Science. "Evolutionary models for male androphilia." Thesis, Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Psychology, 2011, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10133/2631.
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Pisanski, Katarzyna Alicja, and University of Lethbridge Faculty of Arts and Science. "The effects of voice pitch and resonances on assessments of speaker size, masculinity, and attractiveness." Thesis, Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Psychology, 2010, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10133/2549.
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Allen, Caroline. "The artificially scented ape : investigating the role of fragrances and body odours in human interactions." Thesis, University of Stirling, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/22599.
Full textGriffey, Jack Alexander Fernall. "Human and non-human primate preferences for faces and facial attractiveness." Thesis, University of Stirling, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3677.
Full textAbrahams, Zoe. "The dynamics and management of erotic transference in the psychotherapeutic setting : a review." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/999.
Full textENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sexual relationships in the psychotherapeutic setting have always been regarded as unethical and sexual attraction between therapist and client has generally proved to be awkward and anxiety provoking for those involved. Although research indicates that these relationships do occur, and that sexual feelings between therapists and clients are not infrequent, there is little conceptual clarity on the dynamics thereof. Consequently, the available guidelines and ethical rules regulating such sexual contact generally take the form of “thou shalt not…” and provide limited assistance to therapists in managing such situations in a manner that protects the integrity of the therapeutic relationship. This review assumes the presence of the psychodynamic phenomenon of transference in all psychotherapeutic relationships, and constructs sexual attraction and contact as the product of the sub-concept of erotic transference. Against this background, the review presents the dynamics of erotic transference in terms of its nature, impact and management. On this basis, current ethical codes and training issues are reviewed, guidelines for proper prevention and management are suggested and important directions for future research are identified.
Corbley, Chad David. "Components of Sexual Orientation: Attractions, Behaviors, and Identity Labels." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1218040353.
Full textChéron, Hubert. "Etude du piégeage sexuel des noctuelles du maïs en Guadeloupe, en vue de prognose." Paris 6, 1986. http://www.theses.fr/1986PA066501.
Full textWhite, Corissa L. "When sexual and romantic attractions are directed toward disparate genders." Thesis, Alliant International University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3701217.
Full textMany pair-bond relationships begin as a result of romantic attraction and sexual desire. Romantic attraction comprises feelings of love, affection, intimacy, and a desire to spend time with another person; sexual desire involves sexual attraction, arousal, and behavior (Diamond, 2003). This dissertation explored how individuals reconcile their experience of predominant sexual desire toward members of one gender (e.g. women) and predominant romantic attraction toward members of another gender (e.g. men).
To study this experience, a small, qualitative study was performed. Participants were recruited via flyers to answer interview questions regarding their romantic and sexual attractions and the impact of those feelings on their relationships with others and their own mental health. The experiences of four participants were then analyzed via phenomenological analysis. Two of the participants identified as male, and two as female. All participants were graduate students. Three of the participants described complicated attractions, reporting that they were romantically and sexually attracted to members of one gender, while also being romantically or sexually attracted to members of another gender.
Participants discussed several aspects of this experience, including: being unsure how to identify their sexual orientations (two participants noted that they do not identify as bisexual because they feel the term implies a sense of equality between romantic and sexual attraction); the extent to which they have discussed attractions with other people (three participants reported that they do not discuss their attractions with their families); the impact their attractions have had on relationships (two participants reported they feel their attractions have impacted their dating lives); and the struggles and benefits participants report related to their variant attractions.
While each of the participants' sexual and romantic preferences was different from the others', all report that acceptance by friends and family improved psychological well-being. Counter to this sense of well-being, however, are limitations in modern language regarding personal identities. All of the participants noted that they chose a label that is closest to what they perceive their collective attractions to be, and that they experience personal confusion about how to label themselves, which translates to confusion when discussing their identities with others.
Young, Laura May. "Masting and insect pollination in the dioecious alpine herb Aciphylla : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Biological Science in the University of Canterbury /." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1345.
Full textJouhanneau, Mélanie. "Accélération de la puberté par les phéromones mâles chez la souris femelle : régulation des neurones à Kisspeptine et conséquences à long terme sur le comportement sexuel." Thesis, Tours, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014TOUR4014.
Full textIn the mouse, female puberty onset is accelerated by male urinary pheromones (Vandenbergh effect). The neuroendocrine mechanisms underlining this effect and the behavioral consequences are poorly understood. Through a multidisciplinary approach using immunohistochemistry, gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and experimental surgery, my thesis research show that neurons that synthesize kisspeptin, a hypothalamic neuropeptide which plays a master role in the control of puberty onset, are positively regulated by puberty-Accelerating pheromones. Kisspeptin neurons receive pheromone signal via the accessory olfactory system and transmit it to GnRH neurons. Moreover, behavioral analyses show that besides their known physiological effect, puberty-Accelerating pheromones also have long-Term effects on sexual behavior of the female mouse. Indeed, puberty-Accelerating pheromones induce a precocious expression of male-Directed odor preference in adult female mice
Taylor, Michelle Louise. "Sexual selection and the benefits of mating with attractive males in Drosophila simulans." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10036/40883.
Full textAnderton, Cindy L. "Reconciling Disparate Identities: A Qualitative Study with women in the LDS Church Experiencing Same-sex Attractions." OpenSIUC, 2010. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/142.
Full textSillam-Dussès, David. "Evolution des phéromones de piste chez les termites et leurs relations avec les phéromones sexuelles." Dijon, 2004. http://www.theses.fr/2004DIJOS038.
Full textIt has been shown that trail pheromones also exist in the most archai͏̈c termites and in the "one piece" species that do not forage outside. However, the trail pheromones showed several behavioural effects. The trail pheromone of 33 species was identified by GC-MS after SPME. The Mastotermitidae and the Termopsidae Porotermitinae and Stolotermitinae had the same trail pheromone, a new molecule (C14 alcohol), and that the Termopsidae Termopsinae used a closely related C14 aldehyde. The Kalotermitidae used dodecenol as a trail pheromone. The Rhinotermitidae used dodecatrienol, except Prorhinotermes that secreted neocembrene. The Termitidae Termitinae also secreted dodecatrienol as the Termitidae Nasutitermitinae mandibulate. However the Termitidae Nasutitermitinae nasute had a multicomponent pheromone made of dodecatrienol and neocembrene acting in synergy. A new molecule (C14 aldehyde) was also identified as a termite female sex pheromone in Zootermopis nevadensis and Z. Angusticollis
Björk, Johanna. "Could musical mastery affect how attractive a person is rated as a prospective partner?" Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för psykologi, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-73419.
Full textEvolutionspsykologiska teorier förklarar och predicerar mänskligt beteende utifrån dess adaptiva värde. Vissa uppenbart icke-adaptiva beteenden, som människans hängivenhet till musik, kan förklaras som sexuell selektion av kostsamma signaler, eftersom det kräver tid och möda att lära sig bemästra ett instrument. Deltagare fick skatta bilder på personer av motsatt kön som påstods spela det musikstycke som hördes medan man tittade på varje bild. Musikutförandet var antingen av låg, medel, eller hög skicklighet, och ett bättre utförande förväntades ge högre skattningar av partnerattraktivitet eftersom det är mer kostsamt. Ingen effekt av musiken förelåg, förutom att kvinnorna skattade män som mindre attraktiva för ett längre förhållande när skicklighetsnivån var hög jämfört med när den var medelhög.
Lacaille, Fabien. "Analyse génétique de la réponse gustative aux phéromones sexuelles et aux substances amères chez Drosophila melanogaster." Dijon, 2007. http://www.theses.fr/2007DIJOS080.
Full textVantorre, Thomas. "Communication chimique et compétition lors de la reproduction chez Gastrophysa viridula, Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae." Doctoral thesis, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2013/ULB-DIPOT:oai:dipot.ulb.ac.be:2013/209328.
Full textLa fonction la plus évidente de la phéromone sexuelle de G. viridula est l’induction du comportement sexuel mâle. Cet « aphrodisiaque », probablement constitué de plusieurs composés cuticulaires (des alcanes méthylés lourds), est émis par la femelle et déclenche par contact la sortie de l’édéage des mâles. Etonnamment, ces composés se retrouvent aussi chez les mâles de G. viridula dont le comportement sexuel est alors induit au contact de composés cuticulaires mâles. Ceci constituerait la cause proximale des comportements homosexuels observés chez les mâles de G. viridula. Nous avons ensuite étudié le rôle des composés cuticulaires dans l’isolement sexuel entre G. viridula et G. cyanea. Le comportement sexuel des mâles des deux espèces est en effet induit préférentiellement par les femelles conspécifiques. Pour G. viridula, cette préférence est visiblement attribuable aux composés cuticulaires. Enfin, les signaux chimiques sont parfois indicateurs du degré de compétition spermatique rencontré par un mâle et permettent à celui-ci d’ajuster la quantité de spermatozoïdes transmis à une femelle. Avant d’étudier l’implication de tels signaux chez G. viridula, nous avons souhaité mettre en évidence un ajustement de la quantité de spermatozoïdes transmis par des mâles soumis à divers degrés de compétition spermatique. Nos résultats ne nous permettent malheureusement pas de signaler un tel effet.
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