Pheremones

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What are pheromones?

Pheromones are chemical substances released into the environment that trigger behavioural or physiological responses in other members of the same species.

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What do pheromones do?

  • Communicate information between individuals

  • In animals:

    • Signal readiness to mate

    • Warn of danger

  • Influence behaviour and biological responses

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Do pheromones exist in humans?

  • Human pheromones are not clearly identified

  • Topic is controversial

  • Some research suggests they may influence:

    • Attraction

    • Perception

  • Evidence is not conclusive

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What studies support pheromones in humans?

  • Zhou (2014)

  • Wedekind (1995)