Psychology Today has a summary of some nice findings which contradict many views which people like to hold of human nature:
Psychology Today: Ten Politically Incorrect Truths About Human Nature
Here some excerpts (read the article above – recommended):
- Men like blond bombshells (and women want to look like them)
- Humans are naturally polygamous
- Most women benefit from polygyny, while most men benefit from monogamy
- Having sons reduces the likelihood of divorce
- Beautiful people have more daughters
- The midlife crisis is a myth—sort of
- It’s natural for politicians to risk everything for an affair (but only if they’re male)
- Men sexually harass women because they are not sexist
