Chapter 4 Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
problem: selecting a compatible mate
A
solution:
similar values
similar ages
similar personalities
2
Q
Homogamy
A
individuals who marry or date with others who share similar characteristics such as a values, education level, personalities, etc.
3
Q
example of human flexibility
A
impact of sex ratio within local population
4
Q
women’s personal resource
A
successful women place more emphasis on resources than less successful women
5
Q
women’s mate value
A
physical attractiveness and youth indicators of desirability to men
women with higher mate value prefer men who are higher in mate value
