Caveman politics: Has our violent history led to an evolved preference for physically strong political leaders?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 12:30 in Psychology & Sociology

New research into evolutionary psychology suggests that physical stature affects our preferences in political leadership. The article reveals that a preference for physically formidable leaders, or caveman politics, may have evolved to ensure survival in ancient human history.

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