TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Evolutionary Influence on Human Landscape Preference
JO  - Environment and behavior
A1  - Falk, J. H.
A1  - Balling, J. D.
SP  - 479
EP  - 493
VL  - 42
IS  - 4
N2  - Individuals residing in the rainforest belt of Nigeria were shown photographs of five biomes: rain forest, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, savanna, and desert. Subjects overwhelmingly selected savanna scenes as representing the most desirable place to live. These results, coupled with extensive American data, support the hypothesis that humans possess an innate preference for savanna-like settings, which then is modified through experience and enculturation. Findings are discussed in relation to anthropological, biological, and psychological research.<p />
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SN  - 0013-9165
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916509341244
ID  - ref1
ER  -