Test Your Knowledge on Women's Mating Strategies
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According to parental investment theory, how does parental investment influence the components of sexual selection?

  • Parental investment influences the components of sexual selection by decreasing the desire for all potential mates.
  • Parental investment influences the components of sexual selection by increasing the selectivity in choosing potential mates. (correct)
  • Parental investment has no influence on the components of sexual selection.
  • Parental investment influences the components of sexual selection by increasing the desire for all potential mates.

    • Why do women have an evolved mate preference for cues to athletic ability?

  • Women have an evolved mate preference for cues to athletic ability because it indicates high intelligence.
  • Women have an evolved mate preference for cues to athletic ability because it indicates high income potential.
  • Women have an evolved mate preference for cues to athletic ability because it indicates high social status.
  • Women have an evolved mate preference for cues to athletic ability because it indicates good genes for their offspring. (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where women are more attracted to men who are already in relationships?

  • Mate poaching
  • Mate guarding
  • Mate copying (correct)
  • Mate competition

    • How do women's personal resources affect their mate preferences?

    <p>Women with higher personal resources prefer men with higher resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major components of sexual selection theory?

    <p>Intrasexual competition and intersexual selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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