Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What do females prioritise in mate selection according to evolutionary theory?
What do females prioritise in mate selection according to evolutionary theory?
Quality over quantity
What are males typically attracted to in females according to sexual selection theory?
What are males typically attracted to in females according to sexual selection theory?
Signs of fertility
What is intrasexual selection also known as?
What is intrasexual selection also known as?
Mate competition
What does intrasexual selection contribute to over time?
What does intrasexual selection contribute to over time?
Sexual dimorphism
What is intersexual selection also referred to as?
What is intersexual selection also referred to as?
Mate choice
Why are females more selective in mate choice according to the theory?
Why are females more selective in mate choice according to the theory?
Limited reproductive lifespan
In Clark and Hatfield's study, what percentage of males agreed to the proposition?
In Clark and Hatfield's study, what percentage of males agreed to the proposition?
75%
In Waynforth and Dunbar's study, what did women emphasise in Lonely Hearts ads?
In Waynforth and Dunbar's study, what did women emphasise in Lonely Hearts ads?
Physical attractiveness
What waist-hip ratio did Singh find men preferred across cultures?
What waist-hip ratio did Singh find men preferred across cultures?
0.7
What did Buller argue about studies on female mate preferences?
What did Buller argue about studies on female mate preferences?
Many use undergraduate students
What limitation exists for evolutionary explanations of partner preferences?
What limitation exists for evolutionary explanations of partner preferences?
Cannot explain gay/lesbian preferences