Fam Serv 1010 1st Edition Lecture 9 Outline of Last Lecture Continued Notes:I. Psychological AttractionsII. ProximityIII. ReciprocityIV. SimilarityV. Some ProblemsOutline of Current Lecture I. Relationships and Evolutionary PsychologyII. 3 Fundamental Assumptionsa. Natural Selectionb. Different Reproductive Dilemmasc. Current CultureIII. Common trait preferencesIV. Gender Differencesa. What do women/men prefer?Current Lecture1.) Relationships & Evolutionary Psychology- Goal: why do humans behave in certain ways?- Deals with long time frame: 20,000-200,000 years or more2.) 3 Fundamental Assumptiona. Natural Selection- Those with preferred characteristics are more likely to survive and reproduce.b. Different Reproductive Dilemmas- Parental Investment (BIG DEAL)What does each person have to do to pass on their genes?Men:- Mate often to pass on genesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Are fertile for a long portion of lifespan- Choose healthy, fertile women (e.g., attractive)Women:- Have to carry the child to pass on genes- Are fertile for relatively short portion of lifespan- More selective with whom they mate- Chooses mates with resources to help child rearingPaternity Uncertainty: - Women know that the baby is yours- Men can be unsure. (paternity testing)c. Current Culture:- Natural selection favors behaviors that the current environment- Seeing change is really slow!3.) Long-Term Mate Preferences:- David Buss et al., (1989) Study:- 37 cultures or more, 10,000 participants- 6 continents4.) Common trait preferences:- Ranked high by most cultures and both genders- Kindness- Dependability- Intelligence- Good health5.) Gender DifferencesWhat do more women prefer?- Good resource potential and provider- Good financial prospects- Ambition- Older in age- Emotionally matureWhat do more men prefer?- Good reproductive and child-rearing potential- Younger in age- “Beauty” and good looks (waist-to-hip ratio)Why do we prefer certain traits? - For commonly preferred traits:- They have a reproductive advantage- For gender differences on traits:- Parental
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