Study: Women more likely than men to reject unattractive babies

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 06:35 in Psychology & Sociology

Women are more likely than men to reject unattractive-looking babies, according to a study by researchers at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital, possibly reflecting an evolutionary-derived need for diverting limited resources towards the nurturing of healthy offspring. The findings also challenge the idea of unconditional maternal love. read more

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