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Gayle Brewer

Professor Gayle Brewer
PhD, Ed.D, CPsychol, FBPsS, PFHEA

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Gayle.Brewer@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 8563

Publications

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2024

Bystander barriers in sexual harassment - Associations with the Dark Triad and social anxiety

Brewer, G., Burnham, C., Drysdale, S., Katsouris, A., Mosey, E., & Lyons, M. (2024). Bystander barriers in sexual harassment - Associations with the Dark Triad and social anxiety. Personality and Individual Differences, 217, 112446. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2023.112446

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10.1016/j.paid.2023.112446
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2023

Cyber intimate partner aggression in adulthood: the role of insecure attachment and self-control

Booth, N., Derefaka, G., Khan, R., & Brewer, G. (2023). Cyber intimate partner aggression in adulthood: the role of insecure attachment and self-control. JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY. doi:10.1108/JCP-03-2023-0015

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10.1108/JCP-03-2023-0015
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Three factors of the Intrasexual Competition Scale?*

Jonason, P. K., Czerwinski, S. K., Brewer, G., Candea, C. A., De Backer, C. J. S., Maria Fernandez, A., . . . Fisher, M. L. (2023). Three factors of the Intrasexual Competition Scale?*. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 213. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2023.112312

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10.1016/j.paid.2023.112312
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"COVID-19 spreads round the planet, and so do paranoid thoughts". A qualitative investigation into personal experiences of psychosis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lyons, M., Bootes, E., Brewer, G., Stratton, K., & Centifanti, L. (2023). "COVID-19 spreads round the planet, and so do paranoid thoughts". A qualitative investigation into personal experiences of psychosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY, 42(13), 10826-10835. doi:10.1007/s12144-021-02369-0

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10.1007/s12144-021-02369-0
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#MeToo

Brewer, G. (2023). #MeToo. In Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence (pp. 1-2). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-85493-5_1159-1

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10.1007/978-3-030-85493-5_1159-1
Chapter

#TimesUp

Brewer, G. (2023). #TimesUp. In Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence (pp. 1-2). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-85493-5_1647-1

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10.1007/978-3-030-85493-5_1647-1
Chapter

Deception in Human Mating

Brewer, G. (n.d.). Deception in Human Mating. In The Oxford Handbook of Human Mating (pp. 515-530). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197536438.013.32

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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197536438.013.32
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Faking Orgasm

Brewer, G. (2023). Faking Orgasm. In Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior (pp. 1-3). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_125-1

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10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_125-1
Chapter

Personality and Individual Differences: Dark Triad

Brewer, G. (2023). Personality and Individual Differences: Dark Triad. In Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior (pp. 1-5). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_126-1

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10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_126-1
Chapter

2022

Barriers to Bystander Intervention in Sexual Harassment: The Dark Triad and Rape Myth acceptance in Indonesia, Singapore, and United Kingdom

Lyons, M., Brewer, G., Bogle, I., Caicedo, J. C., Gaspar, M., Ghayda, C., . . . Centifanti, L. (2022). Barriers to Bystander Intervention in Sexual Harassment: The Dark Triad and Rape Myth acceptance in Indonesia, Singapore, and United Kingdom. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, 37(23-24), NP22151-NP22174. doi:10.1177/08862605211072150

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10.1177/08862605211072150
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Experiences of Mental Distress during COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Discussion Forum Posts for Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Brewer, G., Centifanti, L., Caicedo, J. C., Huxley, G., Peddie, C., Stratton, K., & Lyons, M. (2022). Experiences of Mental Distress during COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Discussion Forum Posts for Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.. Illness, crises, and loss, 30(4), 795-811. doi:10.1177/10541373211023951

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10.1177/10541373211023951
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Living with Drug Use and Addiction during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gage, S. H., Brewer, G., Steen, M., & Lyons, M. (2022). Living with Drug Use and Addiction during the COVID-19 Pandemic. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE, 57(10), 1504-1510. doi:10.1080/10826084.2022.2086695

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10.1080/10826084.2022.2086695
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Sexual coercion perpetration and victimisation in females: The influence of borderline and histrionic personality traits, rejection sensitivity, and love styles

Stead, L., Brewer, G., Gardner, K., & Khan, R. (2022). Sexual coercion perpetration and victimisation in females: The influence of borderline and histrionic personality traits, rejection sensitivity, and love styles. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL AGGRESSION, 28(1), 15-27. doi:10.1080/13552600.2021.1909156

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10.1080/13552600.2021.1909156
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Perceptions of decolonising the curriculum: A preliminary Reddit forum study

Brewer, G., & Hendrikse, C. (2022). Perceptions of decolonising the curriculum: A preliminary Reddit forum study. Psychology of Education Review, 46(2), 40-45. doi:10.53841/bpsper.2022.46.2.40

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10.53841/bpsper.2022.46.2.40
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2021

Dark triad, sociosexual orientation, and mate preferences in short and long-term relationships-Exploratory study

Marcinkowska, U. M., Brewer, G., Jaremba, A., Jones, I., Payne, E., & Lyons, M. T. (2021). Dark triad, sociosexual orientation, and mate preferences in short and long-term relationships-Exploratory study. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 180. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2021.110968

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10.1016/j.paid.2021.110968
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Alarm Call Creates Confusion

Brewer, G. (2021). Alarm Call Creates Confusion. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 155-156). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_1517

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_1517
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Dangers of Evolutionary Ethics

Brewer, G. (2021). Dangers of Evolutionary Ethics. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1709-1714). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_447

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_447
Chapter

Women Pretending Orgasm

Sela, Y., & Brewer, G. (2021). Women Pretending Orgasm. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 8532-8537). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2006

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2006
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Youth and Fertility

Brewer, G. (2021). Youth and Fertility. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 8599-8603). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_30

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10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_30
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2020

"They Will Keep Seeing Young Women Murdered by Men. Enough Is Enough-We Have Seen too Many Women Lose Their Lives". Lessons for Professionals Working with Victims of 'Honour' Abuse and Violence

Begum, R., Khan, R., Brewer, G., & Hall, B. (2020). "They Will Keep Seeing Young Women Murdered by Men. Enough Is Enough-We Have Seen too Many Women Lose Their Lives". Lessons for Professionals Working with Victims of 'Honour' Abuse and Violence. GENEALOGY, 4(3). doi:10.3390/genealogy4030069

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10.3390/genealogy4030069
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Dark Triad traits and preference for partner parenting styles

Lyons, M., Brewer, G., & Carter, G. L. (2020). Dark Triad traits and preference for partner parenting styles. Personality and Individual Differences, 152, 109578. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2019.109578

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10.1016/j.paid.2019.109578
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Genetic Relatedness, Emotional Closeness and Physical Aggression: A Comparison of Full and Half Sibling Experiences

Khan, R., Brewer, G., & Archer, J. (2020). Genetic Relatedness, Emotional Closeness and Physical Aggression: A Comparison of Full and Half Sibling Experiences. EUROPES JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, 16(1), 167-185. doi:10.5964/ejop.v16i1.1620

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10.5964/ejop.v16i1.1620
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Infidelity

Brewer, G. (2020). Infidelity. In Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences (pp. 2251-2253). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-24612-3_1537

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10.1007/978-3-319-24612-3_1537
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2019

Referee height influences decision making in British football leagues.

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10.31234/osf.io/eyjsm
Preprint

Dark Triad traits, Facebook intensity, and intrasexual competition

Lyons, M., Gillies, N., & Brewer, G. (2019). Dark Triad traits, Facebook intensity, and intrasexual competition. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 141, 157-159. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2019.01.012

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10.1016/j.paid.2019.01.012
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A drunk heart speaks a sober mind: Alcohol does not influence the selection of short-term partners with dark triad traits

Brewer, G., Christiansen, P., Dorozkinaite, D., Ingleby, B., O'Hagan, L., Williams, C., & Lyons, M. (2019). A drunk heart speaks a sober mind: Alcohol does not influence the selection of short-term partners with dark triad traits. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 140, 61-64. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2017.11.028

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10.1016/j.paid.2017.11.028
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2018

Psychopathy and sexual violence

Gillespie, S. M., Centifanti, L. C. M., & Brewer, G. (2019). Psychopathy and sexual violence. In ROUTLEDGE INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF PSYCHOPATHY AND CRIME (pp. 413-425). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

The biological bases of personality

Brewer, G. (2018). The biological bases of personality. In ROUTLEDGE INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF PSYCHOBIOLOGY (pp. 505-521). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Women Pretending Orgasm

Sela, Y., & Brewer, G. (2018). Women Pretending Orgasm. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-6). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2006-1

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10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2006-1
Chapter

Youth and Fertility

Brewer, G. (2018). Youth and Fertility. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-5). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_30-1

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10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_30-1
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2017

Sex-Specific Effect of Recalled Parenting on Affective and Cognitive Empathy in Adulthood

Lyons, M. T., Brewer, G., & Bethell, E. J. (2017). Sex-Specific Effect of Recalled Parenting on Affective and Cognitive Empathy in Adulthood. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY, 36(2), 236-241. doi:10.1007/s12144-015-9405-z

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10.1007/s12144-015-9405-z
Journal article

Students, sex, and psychopathy: Borderline and psychopathy personality traits are differently related to women and men's use of sexual coercion, partner poaching, and promiscuity

Khan, R., Brewer, G., Kim, S., & Centifanti, L. C. M. (2017). Students, sex, and psychopathy: Borderline and psychopathy personality traits are differently related to women and men's use of sexual coercion, partner poaching, and promiscuity. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 107, 72-77. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.11.027

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10.1016/j.paid.2016.11.027
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2016

Machiavellianism, perceived quality of alternative mates, and resistance to mate guarding

Abell, L., & Brewer, G. (2016). Machiavellianism, perceived quality of alternative mates, and resistance to mate guarding. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 101, 236-239. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.06.013

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10.1016/j.paid.2016.06.013
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Machiavellianism, pretending orgasm, and sexual intimacy

Brewer, G., Abell, L., & Lyons, M. (2016). Machiavellianism, pretending orgasm, and sexual intimacy. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 96, 155-158. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.02.084

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10.1016/j.paid.2016.02.084
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Performance on the traditional and the touch screen, tablet versions of the Corsi Block and the Tower of Hanoi tasks

Robinson, S. J., & Brewer, G. (2016). Performance on the traditional and the touch screen, tablet versions of the Corsi Block and the Tower of Hanoi tasks. COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR, 60, 29-34. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.02.047

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10.1016/j.chb.2016.02.047
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Discrimination of sexual orientation: Accuracy and confidence

Brewer, G., & Lyons, M. (2016). Discrimination of sexual orientation: Accuracy and confidence. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 90, 260-264. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2015.11.019

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10.1016/j.paid.2015.11.019
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2015

Why Machiavellianism Matters in Childhood: The Relationship Between Children's Machiavellian Traits and Their Peer Interactions in a Natural Setting

Abell, L., Qualter, P., Brewer, G., Barlow, A., Stylianou, M., Henzi, P., & Barrett, L. (2015). Why Machiavellianism Matters in Childhood: The Relationship Between Children's Machiavellian Traits and Their Peer Interactions in a Natural Setting. EUROPES JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, 11(3), 484-493. doi:10.5964/ejop.v11i3.957

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10.5964/ejop.v11i3.957
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Creative Education, Teaching and Learning Creativity, Engagement and the Student Experience

Brewer, G., & Hogarth, R. (2015). Creative Education, Teaching and Learning Creativity, Engagement and the Student Experience. Palgrave Macmillan.

Book

2014

Heterosexual and homosexual infidelity: The importance of attitudes towards homosexuality

Brewer, G. (2014). Heterosexual and homosexual infidelity: The importance of attitudes towards homosexuality. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 64, 98-100. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2014.02.025

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10.1016/j.paid.2014.02.025
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Detection of Sexual Orientation ("Gaydar") by Homosexual and Heterosexual Women

Lyons, M., Lynch, A., Brewer, G., & Bruno, D. (2014). Detection of Sexual Orientation ("Gaydar") by Homosexual and Heterosexual Women. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, 43(2), 345-352. doi:10.1007/s10508-013-0144-7

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10.1007/s10508-013-0144-7
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Female physical characteristics and intra-sexual competition in women

Fink, B., Klappauf, D., Brewer, G., & Shackelford, T. K. (2014). Female physical characteristics and intra-sexual competition in women. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 58, 138-141. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2013.10.015

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10.1016/j.paid.2013.10.015
Journal article

Biological Psychology (Critical thinking in psychology)

Lyons, M., Brewer, G., Harrison, N., Saunders, R., & Robertson, S. (2014). Biological Psychology (Critical thinking in psychology). D. Upton (Ed.), London: Sage.

Book

Machiavellianism, competition and self-disclosure in friendship

Brewer, G., Abell, L., & Lyons, M. (2014). Machiavellianism, competition and self-disclosure in friendship. Individual Differences Research, 12(1), 1-7.

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Machiavellianism, self-monitoring, self-promotion and relational aggression on Facebook

Abell, L., & Brewer, G. (2014). Machiavellianism, self-monitoring, self-promotion and relational aggression on Facebook. Computers in Human Behavior, 36, 258-262. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2014.03.076ResearchReport

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10.1016/j.chb.2014.03.076ResearchReport
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2013

It's not just a man-thing: Testing sex as a moderator between peer attachment and Machiavellianism, competition and self-disclosure

Brewer, G., Abell, L., & Lyons, M. (2013). It's not just a man-thing: Testing sex as a moderator between peer attachment and Machiavellianism, competition and self-disclosure. Individual Differences Research, 11(3), 114-120.

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2012

Sport, attractiveness and aggression

Brewer, G., & Howarth, S. (2012). Sport, attractiveness and aggression. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 53(5), 640-643. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2012.05.010

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10.1016/j.paid.2012.05.010
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2011

Media Psychology

Brewer, G. (2011). Media Psychology. Macmillan International Higher Education.

Book

An Evolutionary Psychological Perspective on Shrek and Fiona

Brewer, G. (2011). An Evolutionary Psychological Perspective on Shrek and Fiona. In INVESTIGATING SHREK: POWER, IDENTITY, AND IDEOLOGY (pp. 133-144). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Evidence to Suggest that Copulatory Vocalizations in Women Are Not a Reflexive Consequence of Orgasm

Brewer, G., & Hendrie, C. A. (2011). Evidence to Suggest that Copulatory Vocalizations in Women Are Not a Reflexive Consequence of Orgasm. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, 40(3), 559-564. doi:10.1007/s10508-010-9632-1

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10.1007/s10508-010-9632-1
Journal article

Personality and Symptoms of Psychological Ill Health Among Adult Male Offenders

Brewer, G. (2011). Personality and Symptoms of Psychological Ill Health Among Adult Male Offenders. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH, 5(3), 236-242. doi:10.1177/1557988310376959

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10.1177/1557988310376959
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Testicular Self-Examination in an Adult Community Sample

Brewer, G., Roy, M., & Watters, J. (2011). Testicular Self-Examination in an Adult Community Sample. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH, 5(1), 57-64. doi:10.1177/1557988310361520

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10.1177/1557988310361520
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2010

Sexual Dimorphism in Stature (SDS), Jealousy and Mate Retention

Brewer, G., & Riley, C. (2010). Sexual Dimorphism in Stature (SDS), Jealousy and Mate Retention. EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY, 8(4), 530-544. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Sexual Dimorphism in Stature (SDS), Jealousy and Mate Retention

Brewer, G., & Riley, C. (2010). Sexual Dimorphism in Stature (SDS), Jealousy and Mate Retention. Evolutionary Psychology, 8(4), 530-544. doi:10.1177/147470491000800401

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10.1177/147470491000800401
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Domestic violence: the psychosocial impact and perceived health problems

Brewer, G., Roy, M., & Smith, Y. (2010). Domestic violence: the psychosocial impact and perceived health problems. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 2(2), 4-15. doi:10.5042/jacpr.2010.0137

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10.5042/jacpr.2010.0137
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Kissing as an evolutionary adaptation to protect against Human Cytomegalovirus-like teratogenesis

Hendrie, C. A., & Brewer, G. (2010). Kissing as an evolutionary adaptation to protect against Human Cytomegalovirus-like teratogenesis. MEDICAL HYPOTHESES, 74(2), 222-224. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2009.09.033

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10.1016/j.mehy.2009.09.033
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2009

Menstrual cycle shifts in women's self-perception and motivation: A daily report method

Roeder, S., Brewer, G., & Fink, B. (2009). Menstrual cycle shifts in women's self-perception and motivation: A daily report method. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 47(6), 616-619. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2009.05.019

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10.1016/j.paid.2009.05.019
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Career Planning and Awareness in Psychology Undergraduates

Brewer, G. (2009). Career Planning and Awareness in Psychology Undergraduates. Psychology Learning & Teaching, 8(2), 37-42. doi:10.2304/plat.2009.8.2.37

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10.2304/plat.2009.8.2.37
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Height, Relationship Satisfaction, Jealousy, and Mate Retention

Brewer, G., & Riley, C. (2009). Height, Relationship Satisfaction, Jealousy, and Mate Retention. Evolutionary Psychology, 7(3). doi:10.1177/147470490900700310

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10.1177/147470490900700310
Journal article

Differences in Personality Attributions Toward Tattooed and Nontattooed Virtual Human Characters

Wohlrab, S., Fink, B., Kappeler, P. M., & Brewer, G. (2009). Differences in Personality Attributions Toward Tattooed and Nontattooed Virtual Human Characters. JOURNAL OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 30(1), 1-5. doi:10.1027/1614-0001.30.1.1

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10.1027/1614-0001.30.1.1
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Height, Relationship Satisfaction, Jealousy, and Mate Retention

Brewer, G., & Riley, C. (2009). Height, Relationship Satisfaction, Jealousy, and Mate Retention. EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY, 7(3), 477-489. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Perception of human body modification

Wohlrab, S., Fink, B., Kappeler, P. M., & Brewer, G. (2009). Perception of human body modification. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 46(2), 202-206. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2008.09.031

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10.1016/j.paid.2008.09.031
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2007