Evolutionary Mate Preferences Quiz

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Which evolutionary assumption was not supported?

  • Men preferring younger mates
  • Women valuing good financial prospects in a potential mate
  • Men valuing chastity in potential mates (correct)
  • Men valuing physical attractiveness in potential mates

What did the text reveal about women's preference for mates' age?

  • Women preferred mates who are older than they are (correct)
  • Women did not show a clear preference for mates' age
  • Women preferred mates who are younger than they are
  • Women preferred mates of the same age

What was the average age preference for mates among men?

  • 26.75
  • 23.91
  • 22.5
  • 24.83 (correct)

In how many samples did men value physical attractiveness in potential mates more than females?

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What was the trend regarding men valuing chastity in potential mates?

<p>Men valued chastity in some samples, but it was not statistically significant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Evolutionary Assumptions

  • The assumption that men's preference for younger mates is an evolved adaptation to maximize reproductive success was not supported.

Mate Age Preference

  • Women's preference for mates' age revealed a preference for older mates, with a maximum age difference of 4-6 years.

Average Age Preference among Men

  • The average age preference for mates among men was a preference for mates who were 2-3 years younger.

Physical Attractiveness in Mates

  • In 34 out of 37 samples, men valued physical attractiveness in potential mates more than females.

Valuing Chastity in Mates

  • There was a decline in men valuing chastity in potential mates over time, suggesting a shift away from this trait as a desirable characteristic.

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