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What is a fundamental aspect of Darwin's theory of evolution?
What is a fundamental aspect of Darwin's theory of evolution?
Evolutionary psychology focuses solely on cognitive traits.
Evolutionary psychology focuses solely on cognitive traits.
False
What do women look for in a partner according to evolutionary psychology?
What do women look for in a partner according to evolutionary psychology?
Investments of time and resources in raising children.
Men are typically attracted to women who show signs of ______ and ______.
Men are typically attracted to women who show signs of ______ and ______.
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Match the sex to their main focus in mate selection:
Match the sex to their main focus in mate selection:
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What waist-hip ratio (WHR) is suggested as attractive in women?
What waist-hip ratio (WHR) is suggested as attractive in women?
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Both men and women seek the same traits in a partner.
Both men and women seek the same traits in a partner.
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What aspect of men's reproductive potential can be assessed by social and economic status?
What aspect of men's reproductive potential can be assessed by social and economic status?
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Study Notes
Evolutionary Explanations for Behavior
- Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species develop traits to survive in changing environments.
- Evolutionary psychology examines how feelings and behaviors developed over time through natural selection.
- Advantageous traits are passed down.
- Evolutionary psychology identifies psychological traits/behaviors as adaptations for survival.
Evolutionary Explanations for Mate Selection
- Mate selection is an adaptive problem for both sexes.
- Characteristics relate to reproductive success.
- Men and women seek the greatest likelihood of mating with a healthy offspring partner.
Differences in Mate Selection
- Women: Prioritize partners with economic security and high status, investing in raising children.
- Men: Seek fertile women, attracted to youth and beauty as signs of childbearing ability.
- A man's reproductive potential is often assessed by social/economic status.
- A woman's reproductive value is less visible. Men focus on indirect cues (physical attractiveness) to gauge fitness.
Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) Studies
- WHR (waist to hip ratio): a strong indicator of women's physical attractiveness, possibly linked to reproductive value.
- WHR of 0.7 (waist 70% of hips) is often seen as most attractive, associated with fertility and health.
- Men found normal-weight figures with a 0.7 WHR most attractive.
- Underweight figures with 0.7 WHR were rated more youthful but less attractive.
- Overweight figures with 0.7 WHR were deemed less attractive.
- Women with 0.7 WHR have optimal estrogen levels and are less likely to have major health issues.
- Body fat distribution (WHR) is a marker of female attractiveness, reproductive fitness, and health.
- Physical attractiveness and attraction are rooted in evolution, enhancing survival and reproduction.
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This quiz explores evolutionary explanations for behavior, focusing on mate selection strategies of men and women. It highlights how evolutionary psychology examines traits that enhance reproductive success and survival. Understand the adaptive problems faced by both sexes in choosing optimal mates.
