Deep Voices = Sex Appeal?
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Anthropologist Coren Apicella sets out to learn whether it is possible to be attracted to someone simply because of the sound of his or her voice. To test her hypothesis she grabbed her tape recorder and set off for Tanzania. She discovers the tone of your voice may mean more than thought.
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Anthropologist Coren Apicella sets out to learn whether it is possible to be attracted to someone simply because of the sound of his or her voice. To test her hypothesis she grabbed her tape recorder and set off for Tanzania. She discovers the tone of your voice may mean more than thought.
Broadcast History
Aired on NPR's Morning Edition on January 4, 2007 in a different form.
Timing and Cues
While a nice body and a flirty smile often drive initial attraction, researchers say the sound of one?s voice might also be important. A new study found that in a small Tanzanian community, voice pitch plays an important role in choosing a partner.
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James Mills
Posted on January 04, 2008 at 06:21 AM | Permalink
Review of Deep Voices = Sex Appeal?
Simply brilliant.
This is the kind of cross cultural engaging story that makes Public Radio worth listening to. It was very informative yet exquisitely concise and to the point. I look forward hearing it on one of the national news programs very soon.