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Emerging
biosocial perspectives in the family. In P. G. Boss,
W. J. Doherty, R. LaRossa, W. R. Schumm, & S. K.
Steinmetz (Eds.), Sourcebook of family theories and
methods: A contextual approach (pp. 677-710) New
York: Plenum Press.
Introduction
Odor Communication
Kin recognition and attachment
Infants respond differently to their mother’s
odors than to odors from other mothers.
This has evolutionary utility.
Reaction to odors affects caregiving.
Mate selection and sexual attraction:
odors influence attraction.
Physiological Indications of Family
Phenomena
Marital satisfaction: physiological
indicators can predict current and future
marital satisfaction (Gottman, 1983;
Levenson & Gottman, 1985).
Adolescent sexuality: androgen levels are
associated with masturbation and sexual
motivation in adolescent boys.
brain lateralization,
spatial ability.