BUSS

Question 1

what is the name of David Buss theory?

Answer 1

evolutionary theory

Question 2

who is the main proponent of evolutionary theory

Answer 2

David Buss

Question 3

what are the two ways of selection according do darwin?

Answer 3

artificial selection and natural selection

Question 4

• (“breeding”) that happens when a human being selects a particular desirable trait to breed from a species

Answer 4

artificial selection

Question 5

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

Answer 5

natural selection

Question 6

humans / animals select a partner with traits they find appealing

Answer 6

sexual selection

Question 7

3 distinct outcomes of the evolutionary process

Answer 7

adaptation
by-products
noise

Question 8

what are the two adaptive problems

Answer 8

survival and reproduction

Question 9

– evolved product solving mechanism for example, intelligence- to survive and solve problems.

Answer 9

adaptation

Question 10

Products of adaptation (scientific ability which is the result of intelligence)

Answer 10

By-products

Question 11

– random changes / effects due to evolution

Answer 11

Noise

Question 12

we deal with hostile forces of nature

Answer 12

survival

Question 13

same sex / intersex competition (rivals in courting a girl)

Answer 13

reproduction

Question 14

solutions to the two basic adaptive problems

Answer 14

Mechanism

Question 15

what are the two types mechanism according to Buss

Answer 15

Physical and Psychological

Question 16

involves the disposition to experience emotional states and the engage in one’s environment and to be sociable and self-confident

Answer 16

surgency

Question 17

mark by willingness and capacity to cooperate and help group on the one hand or to be hostile and aggressive on the other.

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agreeableness

Question 18

emotional stability involves one’s ability to handle stress or not.

Answer 18

emotional stability and neuroticism

Question 19

this kind of people are careful and detail-oriented as well as focused and reliable

Answer 19

conscientiousness

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

openness