evolutionary explanations for partner preferences A03

Question 1

name the psychologists involved

Answer 1

Bernstein, Kasser and Sharma, Penton-Voak

Question 2

what did Bernstein point out?

Answer 2

that gender differences in mate preferences might stem from cultural traditions rather than being the result from evolved characteristics

Question 3

what did Kasser and Sharma show that supports Bernstein’s claim?

Answer 3

they did an analysis of 37 cultures and found that women valued potential mates access to resources far more in cultures where women’s status and educational opportunities are limited.

Question 4

what is another factor in terms of partner preferences besides evolutionary forces?

Answer 4

social and economic factors

Question 5

what does Penton-Voak suggest?

Answer 5

he suggests that female mate choice varies across the menstrual cycle

Question 6

what did Penton-Voak find?

Answer 6

he found that women chose a feminised face of a man as most attractive for a long term relationship and for a short term relationship, during high conception risk of menstrual cycle, the preferred face shape was masculinised.

Question 7

for a female, what does a feminised appearance for their mate suggest?

Answer 7

kindness and cooperation in parental care

Question 8

when conception is more likely, who is female most likely to go for?

Answer 8

a masculinised face