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long term mating strategies adopted my humans are unique. critically…
long term mating strategies adopted my humans are unique. critically evaluate this claim.
mate choice copying
intrest in mating in increased due to a sexual interaction between potential mating partner and someone else.
usually females who copy : celeb examples
alters perceived attractiveness
mark's lecture
a man who is desired by lot of woman is considered a better partner
parental investment bigger cost to woman = more picky = different reproductive strategies
men know what woman want, could lie
mate copying in a risk reduction strategy
safer reproductive strategy to go for a male others desire
common in both human and animal research
men also benefit, men partnered with woman are seen as trustworthy, positive, wealthy and more socially accepted
hypothesises
faithfulness
only in unnatractive men, it didn't matter if the man was alone with attractive or unattractive partner, all perceived as same faithfulness
attainability
when attractive man is seen with attractive partner they are seen as more attainable then single or unattractive partner and unattractive regardless of attractiveness of partner, are seen as more attainable then single
cognitive bias: perception of attainability is a evolutionary bias so that woman pursue high quality mate.
areas of interest
mate choice copying
gender differences
older men younger females: sugar babies and sugar daddies
shifts from short to long term
critical period?
cultural differences
good dad indicator
Intro: basic outline of long term mating strategies and examples. explain the claim and reason for critical evaluation
recommended reading
Evolutionary origins of mate choice in human and non-human animals. Covers sex differences.
Geary, D. C., Vigil, J., & Byrd‐Craven, J. (2004). Evolution of human mate choice. Journal of sex research, 41(1), 27-42