Assumption 1-Evoultionary Influences Flashcards
What is the theory of natural selection?-Darwins theory
Only special survive natural selection those who adapt to their environment tend to survive and produce offspring however those who do not adapt therefore do not survive or produce offspring
What is natural selection?
Natural selection is a process that the living goes through in order to survive and produce offspring they must adapt to their environment
What was Trivers claim?
Relationship formation is driven by evolution
Men and women have different levels of investment when it comes to ensuring there offspring survives
What are the different features that men and women look for when it comes to ensuring their offspring survive?
Females larger investment,more choosy=look for shelter,security
Men don’t invest much in offspring=look for fertility ie,large lips,eyes,hips,young