Evolutionary Explanations of Mate Selection - Evaluation Flashcards
Who is the main guy to use for evaluation of sexual selection?
Buss.
What sample was used?
37 samples.
Does the research support or argue against the evolutionary theory of mate selection?
Support.
Was the sample diverse?
Yes, very, 6 continents and 5 islands, great diversity of geographic, cultural, political, ethnic and economic groups.
What were the ppts first asked?
Biographical information.
What biographical information was asked?
Age. Sex. Upbringing. What age difference they would like in a partner. How many children they would like.
What were ppts asked second?
To rate a set of characterises such as sociability, good looks, chastity, intelligence on a four-point scale.
What were the four conclusions that can be drawn from the research?
Men prefer youth.
Men like physical appearance.
Women like ambition.
Women like resources.
Is there any culture bias in the research?
No, the conclusions are etics.
Why are the findings etics?
Because they are cross-culture things.
What percentage of the total sample number supported the hypothesis that men prefer women younger than themselves?
100%
What number of cultures supported the hypothesis that men prefer younger women that themselves?
37.
What number of cultures supported the hypothesis that women, more than men, value earning potential?
36.
What percentage of the total sample number supported the hypothesis that women, more than men, value earning potential?
97%
