Hossein Samani
Biographic Data
| ID | 5037661 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hossein Samani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hossein |
| FAMILY NAME | Samani |
| SIGNATURE | SAMANI H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institut Jean Nicod |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Abstract core knowledge may shape the basins of cultural attraction
Did Teddy Bears Culturally Evolve to Be Cuter? A Preregistered Replication
This pre-registered replication study explores the impact of perceived cuteness on the evolution of cultural artifacts, testing whether neotenic traits – eye size, forehead height, and head roundness – have increased in teddy bears over time. In previous research, Hinde & Barden (1980) found an increase in teddy bear neoteny while Gould (1985) found that Mickey Mouse’s features became more neotenic with time. However, both studies lacked statisti…
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Did Teddy Bears Culturally Evolve to Be Cuter? A Preregistered Replication
This pre-registered replication study explores the impact of perceived cuteness on the evolution of cultural artifacts, testing whether neotenic traits – eye size, forehead height, and head roundness – have increased in teddy bears over time. In previous research, Hinde & Barden (1980) found an increase in teddy bear neoteny while Gould (1985) found that Mickey Mouse’s features became more neotenic with time. However, both studies lacked statisti…
Abstract core knowledge may shape the basins of cultural attraction
Biology (1 work) · Child and Animal Learning Development (1 work) · Closeness (1 work) · Cognition (1 work) · Cognitive psychology (1 work) · Cognitive science (1 work) · Cultural Differences and Values (1 work) · Cultural diversity (1 work) · Epistemology (1 work) · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior (1 work)