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Mauro Silva Júnior

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Assist. Prof. teaching Evolutionary Psychology at University of Brasília, Brazil 🇧🇷 social cognition | emotions | coalitional & political psychology | individual differences. Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HwGtFr

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Nov 16

### 🧵 New Study Alert

1/ 🚨 What predicts male sexual function?
In our study, we tested whether sociosexuality, sexual orientation, and relationship status predict male sexual function in men. The results are very informative! 👇 🏳️‍🌈

#EvPsych #Psychology

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Relationship Status Rather than Sociosexuality or Sexual Orientation Predicts Male Sexual Functioning - Archives of Sexual Behavior

Male sexual functioning is a prerequisite for conception and consequently for reproduction and is thus a crucial mechanism from an evolutionary and social perspective. Previous studies reported better...

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · 22h

Researchers analyzed 102 “just-so” stories shared in online antifeminist spaces. 83% focused on sex differences and rarely acknowledged speculation. The authors call for renewed discussion and reflection on evolutionary hypothesizing.
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A Hundred and Two Just-So Stories: Exploring the Lay Evolutionary Hypotheses of the Manosphere | Evolutionary Human Sciences | Cambridge Core

A Hundred and Two Just-So Stories: Exploring the Lay Evolutionary Hypotheses of the Manosphere

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Alberto Acerbi @acerbialberto.com · 9d

New preprint!

You may have seen Netflix’s Adolescence. It quickly became their most-watched mini-series ever, even prompting roundtable discussions between writers & the Prime Minister.

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Why Incels Capture Attention: A Cultural Attraction Theory Perspective
AUTHORS
William Costello and Alberto Acerbi

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · 9d

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Sexual selection drives sex difference in adult life expectancy across mammals and birds

Sexual size dimorphism and mating system contribute to male and female life-span differences across wild and zoo populations.

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · 20d

In a preregistered, multi-site, an evolutionary explanation of anxiety vs. genetic framing was rated substantially more useful for patients, enhanced perceived efficacy of psychosocial interventions, & recognition of functional roles of negative emotions. osf.io/preprints/ps...

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David P. Schmitt, Ph.D. @psychoschmitt.bsky.social · 21d

"Narcissism, both adaptive and maladaptive traits, varies across cultural contexts...This study examines the measurement invariance of the Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory (FFNI) between the Brazilian Portuguese and the US versions" econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/full/10....

Cross-Cultural Comparison of Five-Factor Narcissism Inventories Between Brazil and the United States: Psychological Test Adaptation and Development: Vol 6

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just learned of the passing of psychology professor and former ISHE president, Glenn Weisfeld. My sincere condolences to Carol Weisfeld, the family, and friends during this difficult time.

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 29

Study shows how the human pelvis was reshaped for upright walking | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Study shows how the human pelvis was reshaped for upright walking

Comparisons of pelvic development in human and primate embryos reveals key steps in human evolution

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David P. Schmitt, Ph.D. @psychoschmitt.bsky.social · Aug 23

Male Sex, Masculinization, Sexual Orientation, and Gynephilia Synergistically Predict Increased Sexual Jealousy link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks, Ed for the great review.

BTW, I agree with Ed, and I have made the same point to Brazilian audiences: LGBTQIA+ rights (and everyone’s rights) should not depend on claims about biology or evolution — human rights stand *regardless* of biological sex or other traits.

Ed Hagen @edhagen.net · Aug 23

My review of Sex is a Spectrum, by Agustín Fuentes 🧪 #BioAnth blog.edhagen.net/posts/2025-0...

Review of Sex Is a Spectrum: The Biological Limits of the Binary by Agustín Fuentes – Grasshoppermouse

Blog posts and talk slides

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 22

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Peer reviewers more likely to approve articles that cite their own work

Preprint examines how citations can influence the review process.

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Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast) @epthepod.bsky.social · Aug 13

This week, Drugs, Delusions, and Depression with @edhagen.net A wild ride!

youtu.be/fWawIyNAjTc

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Drugs, Delusions, and Depression with Ed Hagen

YouTube video by Evolutionary Psychology (The Podcast)

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 13

After completing nine years of public service as a university professor, I have been promoted to Adjunct Professor 4, the highest level of adjunct professor. In two years, I will be eligible for promotion to Associate 1 😃

Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 13

Ao completar 9 anos no serviço público como Professor do Magistério Superior, recebo minha progressão funcional para Professor Adjunto 4, o último nível do Adjunto. Em dois anos, poderei fazer promoção para Associado 1 😃

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Rebecca Sear @rebeccasear.bsky.social · Aug 12

This is objectively true 👇 and is one reason the podcast is well worth your time

"Cristina is one of the most well-rounded and intensely fierce intellects in the evolutionary behavioral sciences. She's so charitable and willing to argue in a very positive way"

Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast) @epthepod.bsky.social · Aug 5

This week with Cristina Moya (UC Davis) we discuss conspiracy theories, ethnolinguistic boundaries, and if we would ever eat at a flat earth restaurant.

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Conspiracy Theories and Group Boundaries with Cristina Moya

YouTube video by Evolutionary Psychology (The Podcast)

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thanks!

Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 4

Very interesting. Thanks for the thread. Do you have the links for these papers?

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Aug 2

I hope it does now www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

Frontiers | Not evolved to save the planet, yet capable to promote pro-environmental action leveraging human nature

Anthropogenic environmental issues, from global warming to pollution, biodiversity loss, and natural resources depletion, require immediate action. Yet, inac...

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Jul 25

I couldn't help it but translate it.

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Robert Rohde @rarohde.bsky.social · Jul 23

In most of the world day-to-day weather variations are still much larger than long-term global warming.

As a result, both daily record highs and daily record lows remain common.

However as the world warms, new daily record highs consistently far outnumber new daily record lows.

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Jul 23

Profissões sérias podem fazer muito ajudar de verdade, como a administração, economia, psicologia etc.

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David P. Schmitt, Ph.D. @psychoschmitt.bsky.social · Jul 23

"female professors attract smaller audiences, even when presenting on similar topics and having comparable productivity to male professors" www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Is the audience gender-blind? Smaller attendance in female talks highlights an imbalanced visibility in academia - npj Biodiversity

npj Biodiversity - Is the audience gender-blind? Smaller attendance in female talks highlights an imbalanced visibility in academia

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Jul 22

Congratulations to Dave and David on this initiative.

Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast) @epthepod.bsky.social · May 20

First Episode is Live!

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Episode 1: Is Evolutionary Psychology Bulls**t?

Podcast Episode · Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast) · 05/20/2025 · 1h 56m

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Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast) @epthepod.bsky.social · May 20

First Episode is Live!

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Episode 1: Is Evolutionary Psychology Bulls**t?

Podcast Episode · Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast) · 05/20/2025 · 1h 56m

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Mauro Silva Júnior @maurosilvajunior.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you, guys. We really needed a podcast for evolutionary psychology.

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David P. Schmitt, Ph.D. @psychoschmitt.bsky.social · Jul 20

"identification of sex-specific mechanisms supporting affective processes in early adolescents may reflect risk factors that can be intervened upon before the crystallization of internalizing pathology" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Sex differences in the neural correlates of affective reactivity and regulation in early adolescence

Internalizing disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite this public health crisis, borne disproportionately by female adolescen…

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