Evolutionary Influence on Human Landscape Preference
- 7 August 2009
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in Environment and Behavior
- Vol. 42 (4), 479-493
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916509341244
Abstract
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.Keywords
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