Dr Catherine Salmon: Sibling Rivalry, Fertility Crisis, Attraction, War, P*rn, Nice Guys, Dark Romance, Middle Children, Eating Disorders - #35 episode artwork

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Dr Catherine Salmon: Sibling Rivalry, Fertility Crisis, Attraction, War, P*rn, Nice Guys, Dark Romance, Middle Children, Eating Disorders - #35

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The Evolutionary Psychology Behind Sibling Rivalry, Mating Strategies, and Human Behavior | Catherine SalmonEvolutionary psychologist Catherine Salmon delves into the evolutionary explanations behind sibling rivalry, parental investment, optimal spacing and number of offspring, and the challenges of increasing fertility rates in Western countries. She explains the influence of evolutionary pressures on modern mating strategies, dating dynamics, and differences in sibling roles.Additionally, we discuss eating disorders among teenage girls, the psychological mechanisms driving these behaviors, and the impacts of modern social and environmental factors.The conversation extends to the role of birth order, the stress from competition, the implications of psychopathy and sociopathy, and factors driving certain sexual behaviours and preferences. This comprehensive discussion sheds light on diverse aspects of human behaviour through the lens of evolutionary psychology.____FREE Podcast Tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAOr if you want to start taking podcasting seriously: My full step-by-step podcast blueprint: https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385Launch your podcast using my successful blueprint—even on a budget and with zero experience, get my new episodes 24 hours early & join a tribe of like-minded outliers who will help you grow…____Catherine’s WorkWebsite https://www.redlands.edu/faculty-and-staff-directory/psychology/catherine-salmonX https://x.com/catherinesalmon?lang=enBooks: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B004YYOIT2/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b02e041b-83ce-400e-895f-f664474d001b&ref_=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share____Team:Host: Jacob Watson-HowlandChief Editor: Chloé BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuff___

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