BIOLOGICAL: evolutionary influences

Question 1

name a relationship.

Answer 1

heterosexual relationship.

Question 2

Name features males would view as appealing.

Answer 2

childlike facial features (big eyes, full lips.). ‘hour-glass figure’, wide hips and narrow waist.

Question 3

Why do males view certain features as appealing.

Answer 3

Childlike facial features = associated with fertility. Wide hips = ability to deliver children, small waist = not already pregnant.

Question 4

Name features females would view as appealing.

Answer 4

Symmetrical face and body and physical health.

Question 5

Why do females view certain features as attractive?

Answer 5

Qualities are desirable for their own offspring.

Question 6

Name traits that males are attracted to.

Answer 6

Sexual faithfulness.

Question 7

Name traits females are attracted to.

Answer 7

High status and dominance, resource sharing and kindness.

Question 8

Who claimed the formation of romantic relationships is driven by evolution?

Answer 8

Trivers.

Question 9

Define evolution.

Answer 9

The best traits are passed on by natural selection. (Charles Darwin)

Question 10

Male reproductive behaviour is:

Answer 10

more jealous/disturbed by sexual infidelity (reduces paternal certainty), less choosy and more attracted to physical characteristics.

Question 11

Female reproductive behaviour is:

Answer 11

more jealous/disturbed by emotional infidelity (risks loosing resources), more choosy and more attracted to psychological characteristics.