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What is the primary focus of evolutionary psychology?
What is the primary focus of evolutionary psychology?
- To identify psychological traits that developed as adaptations for survival (correct)
- To analyze cognitive processes in modern humans
- To evaluate the impact of environmental factors on behavior
- To explore the genetic basis of human behavior
Why do women prioritize traits indicating economic security in potential mates?
Why do women prioritize traits indicating economic security in potential mates?
- Economic status is a reliable cue for physical attractiveness
- They seek long-term investment in raising children (correct)
- Women are biologically programmed to prefer wealthy partners
- Because they generally have higher reproductive success through wealth
What behavioral traits are men typically attracted to in women from an evolutionary perspective?
What behavioral traits are men typically attracted to in women from an evolutionary perspective?
- Emotional intelligence and nurturing skills
- Social status and education level
- Fertility cues including physical attractiveness and youth (correct)
- Creativity and independence
What does a waist-hip ratio (WHR) of 0.7 suggest about a woman?
What does a waist-hip ratio (WHR) of 0.7 suggest about a woman?
What is one challenge men face regarding mate selection?
What is one challenge men face regarding mate selection?
In the mate selection context, how do reproductive strategies differ between men and women?
In the mate selection context, how do reproductive strategies differ between men and women?
What adaptive problem does mate selection present to both genders?
What adaptive problem does mate selection present to both genders?
What characteristic do evolutionary psychologists believe contributes to women's reproductive value?
What characteristic do evolutionary psychologists believe contributes to women's reproductive value?
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Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology
A field that explains human behaviors and traits as adaptations developed to help humans survive and reproduce
Adaptive Problem
Adaptive Problem
A challenge that organisms face in their environment that influences their survival and reproduction
Reproductive Success
Reproductive Success
The ability of an organism to produce offspring that survive and reproduce themselves
Mate Selection
Mate Selection
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Why do women prioritize economic security in a partner?
Why do women prioritize economic security in a partner?
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Why do men prioritize fertility in a partner?
Why do men prioritize fertility in a partner?
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Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR)
Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR)
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Why is a WHR of 0.7 considered attractive?
Why is a WHR of 0.7 considered attractive?
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Study Notes
Evolutionary Explanations for Behavior
- Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species adapt to environments.
- Evolutionary psychology examines human behaviors as adaptations over time.
- Natural selection favors traits crucial for survival and reproduction.
- Adaptations include mate selection, disgust, jealousy, and cooperation.
Evolutionary Explanations for Mate Selection
- Mate selection is an adaptive problem for both sexes, prioritizing high reproductive success.
- Women prioritize resource-investing partners with high status due to childcare requirements.
- Men prioritize fertile mates with desirable traits like youth and beauty, indicating child-bearing potential.
- A woman's fertility is often hidden, necessitating indirect indicators like physical attractiveness.
- Men assess reproductive potential via social and economic status, while women asses it from a woman's physical attractiveness and fertility cues.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) and Attractiveness
- WHR (Waist-to-hip ratio) is a strong indicator of women's physical attractiveness, potentially linked to reproductive value.
- A WHR of 0.7 (waist 70% of hips) suggests fertility and reproductive capability.
- Studies show that men generally find women with a 0.7 WHR the most attractive, healthy, and youthful.
- Underweight women with a 0.7 WHR are perceived as youthful, but less attractive and reproductively capable.
- Overweight women with a 0.7 WHR are seen as less attractive but more suitable for motherhood.
- WHR, body fat distribution, closely relates to attractiveness, fertility status, and health, showing evolutionarily driven connections.
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Explore the principles of evolutionary psychology regarding mate selection and behavioral adaptations. Understand how natural selection shapes human preferences in choosing partners based on resource availability and reproductive success. This quiz delves into key concepts like mate choice criteria and attractiveness indicators.
