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Consensus among peers also plays a role—people generally agree on an individual's relative attractiveness or social standing. Attention from others and the "attention structure," i.e., who receives the most regard, serve as cues for mate quality. Self-awareness combined with realistic appraisal helps individuals make better partner choices, supporting stability and happiness.
The Future of Evolutionary Neuroscience and Psychology
Huberman and Bus agree on the promising convergence between neuroscience and evolutionary psychology. Neuroscience provides insights into the underlying mechanisms—such as brain circuits and neurochemical pathways—that drive mating behaviors, while evolutionary frameworks explain why certain traits and preferences have emerged.