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== [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handicap_principle Zahavi's handicap principle] == | == [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handicap_principle Zahavi's handicap principle] == | ||
Also called ''good genes hypothesis'' claims the exaggerated ornament is a costly and hence reliable signal of other desirable traits. For example, a peacock with a very large tail would be easy prey (which is costly), | Also called ''good genes hypothesis'' claims the exaggerated ornament is a costly and hence a reliable signal of other desirable traits. For example, a peacock with a very large tail would be easy prey (which is costly), and thus would most likely have other good traits that make up for this handicap (good genes). There is, however, little supporting scientific evidence. In humans in particular, beauty is not strongly correlated with health at all, and even less with cognitive ability.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#Attractive_people_are_perceived_much_more_positively_than_they_really_are</ref> | ||
== Animal examples == | == Animal examples == | ||