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The survival of the cutest: Who's responsible for the evolution of the teddy bear?

Authors :
Morris, P.H.
Reddy, V.
Source :
Animal Behaviour. Dec95, Vol. 50 Issue 6, p1697. 4p. 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Examines the development of preference for baby-featured teddy bears in young children to assess who is driving the evolution of the toy. Matching of sign stimuli that release nurturant behavior; Paradox of theory suggesting that young children exhibit a preference for objects that afford nurturing when they themselves require intensive nurture.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033472
Volume :
50
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Animal Behaviour
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9512292475
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-3472(95)80022-0