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Reasons for the preference for symmetry
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 25 (3):415-416 (2002)
Abstract
Why did Homo erectus begin to craft symmetric tools? A parsimonious account assumes that preference for symmetry is inherent in all visual systems. This preference can be explained by a broader preference for perceptual fluency. The perceptual fluency account does not assume that selection for mate health or the production of symbolic art is a prerequisite for symmetry preference.Author's Profile
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