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evolutionary explanations for partner preferences - Coggle Diagram
evolutionary explanations for partner preferences
sexual selection
type of natural selection
people with certain characteristics more likely to mate
more likely to reproduce
how you make yourself look good to attract opposite sex
intersexual selection
typically females selecting mates on desirable characteristics
good traits= good genes
BUT
women take quality over quantity approach
ova is rarer than sperm
want to make sure partner is "worth it"
ensure they're genetically fit
males compete for females
partners who can provide resources
food, territory, protection
intrasexual selection
competition within the same sex
typically done by males
prefer quantity over quality
fighting, displays of strength etc
winners have more mating opportunities
some characteristics evolve