Exam 7: The Path to Commitment: Attraction, Dating, Partnering, and Cohabitation

When seeking mates, men will select women who possess certain ________, such as youth and curves.

________ refers to physical interactions (usually sexual in nature) with the absence of commitment or affection.

The ________ theory asserts that individuals are thought to act out of self -interest in ways to maximize and make the most of the resources they possess. This theory helps to explain what motivates individuals to act.

While it is clear that public opinion approves of this relational pathway, family life specialists and researchers are not so sure this relationship course is the best route.

Briefly explain the filter theory of mate selection.