evolution

Question 1

Carrier

Answer 1

main fear of human male ancestors was to lose their mate to another male. Supports sexual jealousy.

Question 2

Buss et al

Answer 2

stress levels higher in males (US students) when viewing sexual infidelity but higher in females when viewing emotional infidelity. Supports sexual jealousy.

Question 3

Daly + Wilson

Answer 3

suggest men have developed mate retention strategies to deter females from leaving. Direct guarding and negative inducements.

Question 4

Shackelford et al

Answer 4

questionnaires where men complete mate retention inventory + women complete spouse influence report. Correlation between retention behaviour + reports of violent. Supports mate retention.

Question 5

Volk et al

Answer 5

suggests bullying is attractive to females. Shows dominance, resources and strength. Naturally selected.

Question 6

Smetans

Answer 6

parents more likely to physically punish boys for bad behaviour but not girls. Boys more likely to adopt physical aggression due to learning not evolution. Counter.