Question 1

Discuss sexual strategies theory, and especially how it is applied to human mating systems. What is the evidence to support this theory?

Accepted Answer

-People seek different qualities in a ma

Question 2

The theory of _____ states that the sex that provides more to the offspring in terms of time, energy and effort will be more discriminating in selecting its mating partner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory of _____ states that the...

Question 3

Discuss Trivers' (1972) theory of parental investment. What prediction does it make, and what evidence is there to support the theory?

Accepted Answer

-There is a tradeoff between investment

Question 4

Synchrony in menstrual cycles is a way for the dominant female to make sure she will be receptive _____ other females, so she can mate with the male of her choice.

Accepted Answer

A)  after 
B)  at the same time as 
C)  before 
D)  for a longer time than 
A)  after 
B)  at the same time as 
C)  before 
D)  for a longer time than

Question 5

T-shirt studies have shown that women prefer men whose

Accepted Answer

A)  genes are dissimilar to their own. 
B)  marital status is single. 
C)  odor is similar to their own. 
D)  testosterone levels are high. 
A)  genes are dissimilar to their own. 
B)  marital status is single. 
C)  odor is similar to their own. 
D)  testosterone levels are high.

Question 6

Bressan and Stranieri suggest that human females have evolved a dual mating strategy. More specifically, females prefer men with good _____ for long-term relationships and men with good _____ for short-term relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  parenting skills, sex skills 
B)  personality, looks 
C)  prospects, incomes 
D)  resources, genes 
A)  parenting skills, sex skills 
B)  personality, looks 
C)  prospects, incomes 
D)  resources, genes

Question 7

Animal research has shown that infants born at the same time from a number of mothers _____ compared with one infant born alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  are healthier and more likely to survive 
B)  cannot get as much nutrition and care 
C)  face competition and so are less likely to survive 
D)  have richer environments for development 
A)  are healthier and more likely to survive 
B)  cannot get as much nutrition and care 
C)  face competition and so are less likely to survive 
D)  have richer environments for development

Question 8

In human long-term mating, females seek mates who have resources and males seek mates who are fertile. As a result,

Accepted Answer

A)  a lot of men and women are unable to find satisfactory mates. 
B)  human mating is quite different from primate mating patterns. 
C)  men seek younger women, and women seek older men. 
D)  women need to reach maturity earlier than men. 
A)  a lot of men and women are unable to find satisfactory mates. 
B)  human mating is quite different from primate mating patterns. 
C)  men seek younger women, and women seek older men. 
D)  women need to reach maturity earlier than men.

Question 9

In the Stern and McClintock (1998) study, swabs were taken from the underarms of women at different points in their menstrual cycle. These swabs were presented to other women, most of whom reported they could not smell the substance, even though their own menstrual cycles were modified. This research suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  body odor is not obnoxious to some people. 
B)  humans can be influenced by pheromones. 
C)  menstrual cycles are not very regular. 
D)  people have largely lost their sense of smell. 
A)  body odor is not obnoxious to some people. 
B)  humans can be influenced by pheromones. 
C)  menstrual cycles are not very regular. 
D)  people have largely lost their sense of smell.

Question 10

When Singh (1993) asked males to rate the attractiveness of females with different waist-to-hip ratios, he found men preferred a .7 waist-to-hip ratio

Accepted Answer

A)  only if the female was normal weight, but not if she was underweight or overweight. 
B)  only if the female was normal weight or overweight, but not if she was underweight. 
C)  only if the female was normal weight or underweight, but not if she was overweight. 
D)  regardless of whether the female was underweight, normal weight, or overweight. 
A)  only if the female was normal weight, but not if she was underweight or overweight. 
B)  only if the female was normal weight or overweight, but not if she was underweight. 
C)  only if the female was normal weight or underweight, but not if she was overweight. 
D)  regardless of whether the female was underweight, normal weight, or overweight.

Question 11

Explain the good gene and good provider theories. Discuss their relevance in explaining polyandrous mating in socially monogamous species.

Accepted Answer

-Females look for indicators of good gen

Question 12

In what have been called "t-shirt" studies, females were asked to rate the smell of t-shirts worn by men the night before. During the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle, when females are most likely to become pregnant, females choose shirts belonging to males that

Accepted Answer

A)  already had sex with them. 
B)  can provide resources. 
C)  have symmetrical bodies. 
D)  practice good hygiene. 
A)  already had sex with them. 
B)  can provide resources. 
C)  have symmetrical bodies. 
D)  practice good hygiene.

Question 13

Infanticide is common among primates, and males will frequently kill the unweaned infants of mothers. They do this because

Accepted Answer

A)  males are naturally aggressive. 
B)  the infants were fussing too much. 
C)  the offspring are not their own. 
D)  there is nothing else to eat. 
A)  males are naturally aggressive. 
B)  the infants were fussing too much. 
C)  the offspring are not their own. 
D)  there is nothing else to eat.

Question 14

When comparing humans to other primates, human differences between males and females suggest that sexual selection

Accepted Answer

A)  has played an important role. 
B)  has weaknesses as a theory. 
C)  is irrelevant in our species. 
D)  is not a major factor. 
A)  has played an important role. 
B)  has weaknesses as a theory. 
C)  is irrelevant in our species. 
D)  is not a major factor.

Discuss sexual strategies theory, and especially how it is applied to human mating systems. What is the evidence to support this theory?

The theory of _____ states that the sex that provides more to the offspring in terms of time, energy and effort will be more discriminating in selecting its mating partner.

Discuss Trivers' (1972) theory of parental investment. What prediction does it make, and what evidence is there to support the theory?

Synchrony in menstrual cycles is a way for the dominant female to make sure she will be receptive _____ other females, so she can mate with the male of her choice.

T-shirt studies have shown that women prefer men whose

Bressan and Stranieri suggest that human females have evolved a dual mating strategy. More specifically, females prefer men with good _ for long-term relationships and men with good _ for short-term relationships.

Animal research has shown that infants born at the same time from a number of mothers _____ compared with one infant born alone.

In human long-term mating, females seek mates who have resources and males seek mates who are fertile. As a result,

When Singh (1993) asked males to rate the attractiveness of females with different waist-to-hip ratios, he found men preferred a .7 waist-to-hip ratio

Explain the good gene and good provider theories. Discuss their relevance in explaining polyandrous mating in socially monogamous species.

In what have been called "t-shirt" studies, females were asked to rate the smell of t-shirts worn by men the night before. During the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle, when females are most likely to become pregnant, females choose shirts belonging to males that

Infanticide is common among primates, and males will frequently kill the unweaned infants of mothers. They do this because

When comparing humans to other primates, human differences between males and females suggest that sexual selection

Introduction to an Evolutionary Perspective

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Exam 9: Sexual Selection

Discuss sexual strategies theory, and especially how it is applied to human mating systems. What is the evidence to support this theory?

The theory of _____ states that the sex that provides more to the offspring in terms of time, energy and effort will be more discriminating in selecting its mating partner.

Discuss Trivers' (1972) theory of parental investment. What prediction does it make, and what evidence is there to support the theory?

Synchrony in menstrual cycles is a way for the dominant female to make sure she will be receptive _____ other females, so she can mate with the male of her choice.

T-shirt studies have shown that women prefer men whose

Bressan and Stranieri suggest that human females have evolved a dual mating strategy. More specifically, females prefer men with good _____ for long-term relationships and men with good _____ for short-term relationships.

Animal research has shown that infants born at the same time from a number of mothers _____ compared with one infant born alone.

In human long-term mating, females seek mates who have resources and males seek mates who are fertile. As a result,

When Singh (1993) asked males to rate the attractiveness of females with different waist-to-hip ratios, he found men preferred a .7 waist-to-hip ratio

Explain the good gene and good provider theories. Discuss their relevance in explaining polyandrous mating in socially monogamous species.

In what have been called "t-shirt" studies, females were asked to rate the smell of t-shirts worn by men the night before. During the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle, when females are most likely to become pregnant, females choose shirts belonging to males that

Infanticide is common among primates, and males will frequently kill the unweaned infants of mothers. They do this because

When comparing humans to other primates, human differences between males and females suggest that sexual selection

Introduction to an Evolutionary Perspective

What Is Evolution

Evolution and Genetics

Evolution of Brain and Function

Developmental Processes

Emotionality

Language

Sex and Gender

Kin and Family Relationships

Social Relations

Making Social Decisions

Health and Disease

Psychopathology

Culture

Filters

Bressan and Stranieri suggest that human females have evolved a dual mating strategy. More specifically, females prefer men with good _ for long-term relationships and men with good _ for short-term relationships.