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The physiological constellation of deprivation: Immunological strategies and health outcomes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2017

Angela R. Garcia  and
Aaron D. Blackwell
Angela R. Garcia
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3210. angelagarcia@umail.ucsb.edu blackwell@anth.ucsb.edu https://sites.google.com/view/angelargarcia www.anth.ucsb.edu/faculty/blackwell
Aaron D. Blackwell
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3210. angelagarcia@umail.ucsb.edu blackwell@anth.ucsb.edu https://sites.google.com/view/angelargarcia www.anth.ucsb.edu/faculty/blackwell
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Abstract

Physiology and behavior are best thought of as two aspects of the same biological process, shaped simultaneously by natural selection. Like behavioral strategies, ecological conditions may affect physiological strategies, leading to changes in immunity and hormonal regulation. These alternate strategies help explain the health correlations of deprivation and provide additional pathways for feedback from early-life experiences.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 40 , 2017 , e327
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2017 

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