relationsjips Flashcards
evolutionary-
what is sexual selection?
selection of characteristics that aid successful reproduction
evolutionary-
which sec tend to be more picky?
women
evolutionary-
what is anisogamy?
the difference between male and female sex cells ghat come together to reproduce
evolutionary-
what is an example of sexual selection?
peacocks
evolutionary- inter-
between which sexes does this occur?
between male and female
evolutionary- inter-
what is it?
traits that increase attractiveness
evolutionary- inter- Trivers-
what is his theory?
female reproduction requires more energy and resources, so must pick the right partner
evolutionary- inter- fisher-
what hypothesis did fisher come up with?
sexy sons hypothesis- mothers want they’d sons to have these sexy characteristics
evolutionary- inter- fisher-
what do men want?
young women
evolutionary- intra-
which sexed is this between?
the same sex
evolutionary- intra-
what traits does this consist of?
traits that allow you to compete within your sec
evolutionary- intra-
what increases mens likelihood of being selected??
strategies
evolutionary- intra-
which sec is there more competition between?
men (as women are choosier)
evolutionary- evaluation-
what are the strengths?
RESEARCH SUPPORT.
CLARK and HATFIELD- student approached opposite gender and asked “will you go to bed with me tonight?”. 75% male agreed, no women.
this shows how women are more picky.
RESEARCH SUPPORT.
BUSS- 10,000 adults access 33 countries. found women prefer intelligence, financial security and ability to provide, while men prefer younger women.
supports inter sexual selection, all things you can change about yourself to appear more attractive.
Evolutionary- evaluation-
What are the limitations?
TOO SIMPLISTIC.
BUSS and SCHMITT- adopt similar mating strategies for long term relationships, both sexes are very choosy.
Both choose partners who are living logical and kind, so males. Can also be picky.
SOCIAL CHANGE.
BERECZKEI- social things changes helps consequences for women mate preferences.
Unlikely that the only way of preference is evolution. (Birth control)
Factors affecting attraction- self-disclosure-
What is self disclosure?
Revealing personal information, romantic partnered reveal more about themselves as their relationship develops
Factors affecting attraction- self-disclosure-
Who created social penetration theory?
Altman and Taylor (1973)
Factors affecting attraction- self-disclosure-
What does self-disclosure create in a relationship?
Trust
Factors affecting attraction- self-disclosure-
What is reciprocal exchange?
One partner reveals something and then the other
Factors affecting attraction- self-disclosure-
What does revealing information show?
Deeper penetration