Evolutionary Explanations Flashcards
Why do men experience sexual jealousy?
There is a threat of paternal uncertainty.
What use does sexual jealousy have?
It deters mate from infidelity and cuckoldry.
Give some examples of mate retention strategies.
Direct guarding and negative inducements such as violence or the threat of violence.
Give a study to back up sexual jealousy.
Study of battered wives discovered sexual jealousy as the main cause of assault.
How many murders was jealousy accounted for in the UK?
17%
What is infidelity a key predictor of?
Partner violence.
What can infidelity lead to?
Sexual coercion and rape.
What is the point of violence toward pregnant partners?
To terminate the pregnancy as it may be a result of cuckoldry.
What is uxoricide?
When the wife is killed, it is usually an unintended outcome of an adaptation designed for control.
