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Projection, fear, and sex: An evolutionary psychology explanation of a Freudian phenomenon

Posted on October 02, 2008

You're at a bar, club, or church social and you've just met an absolutely stunning member of the opposite sex. You're single and available, and you detect no signs of romantic commitment in your new conversation-partner. Could he/she be interested in you too?Or you're walking down a poorly-lit street in an unfamiliar city. It's 11:30 p.m., you're alone, and there are no signs of activity other than the occasional passing car. Suddenly you notice a large man emerge from an alleyway ahead of you and stride purposely in your direction. Is he a threat?In situations such as these, you'd probably lo...

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