relationships Flashcards
what is anisogamy?
-difference between male and female gametes as an explanation for why their reproductive strategies are different
-because female gametes (eggs) are less plentiful and produced for a shorter time than sperm, women are more particular about choosing a partner
what is intersexual selection?
-Preferred strategy of the female, quality over quantity
-Females invest a lot more time and energy into having children
-Females are more choosy over who they reproduce with because of their limited reproductive resources, makes them more available
what is the sexy sons hypothesis?
kerkchoff and david (1962)
suggested similarity of social background
anderson et al (2003)
Davis and rusbult
virtual relationships in social media
mckenna et al