Book

Question 1

Why do we invest so much resources in raising children?

Answer 1

Evolution-> genes try to reproduce themselves
Evolvability-> bring chaos and renewal/ faster than biologicacl evolutinon

Question 2

What are the benefits of a longer maturity?

Answer 2

Longer lifespan
higher survival rate
fewer babies
larger brains

Question 3

With what does the evolutionary theorist Eva Jablonka compare humna mind?

Answer 3

With a hand
- no specific functions/ flexible and effective

Question 4

What are the Triple Threat for children?

Answer 4

Pair bonding
Grandparents
Alloparenting

Question 5

What are the three biological processes of sexual love according to Helen Fisher?

Answer 5

Lust
Intense romantic attraction
Long term attachment

Question 6

What are two explanations of alloparenting?

Answer 6

Accumulating experiences
Reciprocal altruism

Question 7

What is the tit-for-tat strategy?

Answer 7

cooperation but punishes defection

Question 8

What is the role of oxytocin in attachment?

Answer 8

Make people more trusting and and create affectionate behaviours
BUT
less tolerant to out group members