BUSS Flashcards
what is the name of David Buss theory?
evolutionary theory
who is the main proponent of evolutionary theory
David Buss
what are the two ways of selection according do darwin?
artificial selection and natural selection
- (“breeding”) that happens when a human being selects a particular desirable trait to breed from a species
artificial selection
nature chooses the traits. This usually happens when traits of a species become more or less common during long periods of time due to the rate of survivability
natural selection
humans / animals select a partner with traits they find appealing
sexual selection
3 distinct outcomes of the evolutionary process
adaptation
by-products
noise
what are the two adaptive problems
survival and reproduction
– evolved product solving mechanism for example, intelligence- to survive and solve problems.
adaptation
Products of adaptation (scientific ability which is the result of intelligence)
By-products
– random changes / effects due to evolution
Noise
we deal with hostile forces of nature
survival
same sex / intersex competition (rivals in courting a girl)
reproduction
solutions to the two basic adaptive problems
Mechanism
what are the two types mechanism according to Buss
Physical and Psychological
involves the disposition to experience emotional states and the engage in one’s environment and to be sociable and self-confident
surgency
mark by willingness and capacity to cooperate and help group on the one hand or to be hostile and aggressive on the other.
agreeableness
emotional stability involves one’s ability to handle stress or not.
emotional stability and neuroticism
this kind of people are careful and detail-oriented as well as focused and reliable
conscientiousness
involves one’s tendency for innovation and ability to solve problems. it is closely aligned with intellect and intelligence but also willingness to try new things and a willingness to have novel experiences rather than sticking with one’s routine.
openness
